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Aniruddha Adak @aniruddhadak

Is My Password Safe? The Quantum Computer Threat Explained

Quantum computers threaten RSA encryption, but experts say we've got 10-15 years before they become a problem. Use strong passwords & two-factor auth for now!

A Story for Anyone Who’s Ever Panic-Googled “Is My Password Safe?”  
So, picture this: You’re sprawled on the couch, halfway through a Netflix documentary about sentient toasters (don’t ask), when your phone blows up. 
It’s your cousin Dave—again—forwarding an article titled “QUANTUM COMPUTERS WILL EAT YOUR BITCOIN BY 2025!!1!” with 12 fire emojis. You sigh, mute the TV, and think: Is this real? Or did Dave finally crack after that “invest in crypto llamas” phase?  
Let’s talk about it. But first, grab a snack. This story involves math, spies, and a sprinkle of existential dread.  


  
  
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