Google Urges Swift Post-Quantum Security Upgrades Amid Quantum Threats

Alphabet's Google warns that future quantum computers could crack today's encryption, urging governments and major industries to accelerate post-quantum security work. The company emphasizes crypto agility and ongoing updates, cites NIST's post-quantum standards, and notes that attackers may harvest data now to decrypt later. Google has tested quantum-safe methods in Chrome and argues cloud-based updates can speed the transition, while markets reacted to the news and analysts see potential upside from stronger security infrastructure.