Quantum Computing and Change Healthcare Hack Highlight Cybersecurity Threats

Quantum computing is emerging as a significant threat to US federal cybersecurity. Hackers are reportedly adopting a 'harvest now, decrypt later' approach, waiting for quantum computing advancements to break current encryption methods. This poses new risks, especially for critical data protection, as reported by Light Reading. The healthcare sector is also a target, with recent cybersecurity threats highlighted by SiliconANGLE. Federal cybersecurity officials were working on a list of important health institutions to protect when news of the Change Healthcare hack broke, revealing gaps in current protective measures.