Hong Kong banks in early stages of preparing for quantum computing threats, HKMA says
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on Monday that the city's banking sector is in the early stages of preparing for cybersecurity risks from quantum computing. To track progress, HKMA introduced a new benchmark for industry readiness. This matters because quantum computing could eventually break current encryption methods, posing significant security threats to financial systems.
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HKMA is the de facto central bank of Hong Kong
HKMA unveiled a new benchmark to track the industry's readiness for quantum computing threats.
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Hong Kong's banking sector is still in the early stages of preparing for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, according to HKMA.
South China Morning Post- Hong Kong's banking sector is in early stages of preparation
- The risks are posed by quantum computing
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Loaded language removedHong Kong’s banking sector is still in the early stages of preparing for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, the city’s de facto central bank said on Monday as it unveiled a new benchmark to track the industry’s readiness.
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Hong Kong's banking sector is still in the early stages of preparing for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, according to HKMA.
South China Morning PostHKMA unveiled a new benchmark to track the industry's readiness for quantum computing threats.
South China Morning PostThe announcement was made on Monday.
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