Topic: #cryptography
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Claude AI Discovers Faster Attacks on HAWK and AES Cryptography
Anthropic's Claude AI model identified improved attacks against multiple cryptographic algorithms, including HAWK and AES, in a demonstration of how frontier AI can uncover mathematical weaknesses that escaped human review. The company published findings after following responsible disclosure procedures.
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Project Eleven proposes quantum-resistant Bitcoin recovery using key derivation proof
Project Eleven unveiled a cryptographic technique that lets Bitcoin users prove wallet ownership after quantum computers break elliptic curve cryptography, using key derivation paths instead of signatures to distinguish legitimate owners from attackers.
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STMicroelectronics launches ST54M with post-quantum crypto accelerator
STMicroelectronics unveiled the ST54M on June 24, a mobile chip with dedicated hardware for post-quantum cryptography that defends against harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks. The company has begun shipping samples and expects certifications by July 2026.
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China achieves mass production of ultra-pure silicon-28 for quantum computing
China's state nuclear agency announced the first independent mass production of silicon-28 with 99.99% isotopic purity, reducing quantum computing's reliance on Western suppliers and escalating the US-China tech rivalry.