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Quantum Communication (or Quantum Key Distribution) is often called "unconditionally secure". But what if it wasn't? First we'll cover how QKD works, and then why it's not as secure as you might think. If you wanted to know how to hack quantum physics, this is your answer.
How does quantum communication work, and how is it different to classically encrypted communication? We start by pulling back the curtain on the quantum mechanics behind the scenes doing the heavy lifting while looking to the future of satellite-based quantum communication.
But what about breaking the unbreakable? For as long as there has been encryption, there have been people trying to break it and with quantum communication in its 41st year, there have been lots of attempts. We'll take a deep dive into close-up laser-seeding attacks, and newer techniques relying on quantum memory at a distance.
Researcher with a background in Theoretical Physics, currently researching Entanglement-Based Quantum Communication. Freelance graphic designer and artist.