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thenewnewguyyesterday at 6:16 PM1 replyview on HN

Can a theoretical strong enough quantum computer break PFS?


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wahernyesterday at 7:01 PM

QC breaks perfect forward secrecy schemes using non-PQC algorithms, same as for non-PFS. PFS schemes typically use single-use ephemeral DH/ECDH key pairs for symmetric key exchange, separate from the long-term signing keys for authentication.