What is post-quantum encryption? Everything to know about the high-tech security feature adopted by Apple, Meta, and Zoom

The rise of quantum computing means encryption tech has to change. Here’s how you’ll protect your data going forward

Late last month, Zoom announced that it was rolling out a new type of encryption, called post-quantum cryptography (PQC), to its Zoom Workplace product. A day later, Facebook owner Meta revealed it had deployed post-quantum cryptography across most of its internal service communications. These announcements from the communications and social media giants came several months after Apple’s February reveal that its iMessage platform would be the first major messaging platform to roll out the most advanced version of post-quantum cryptography to date, PQ3.