Samsung unveils new chip to block quantum hacking
Samsung has created a powerful new security chip designed to protect against attacks from quantum computers. The company recently shared that its latest invention, called the S3SSE2A, uses a special kind of protection called Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) built right into the hardware. They’re now getting ready to send out samples of this chip.
PQC is a type of coding system made to stay safe even if quantum computers try to crack it. Unlike regular computers, quantum machines can solve certain problems super fast—think 3-4 minutes instead of 10,000 years! That speed could one day let hackers break through today’s security setups. Samsung’s new S3SSE2A chip is built to shield important information on phones and other devices from those future risks.
Samsung says this chip makes security stronger and smarter. Back in 2020, their earlier chip, the S3K250AF, handled security inside the device’s main processor. But the S3SSE2A works on its own, keeping data safe and separate. This upgrade is a big step forward for keeping gadgets secure.
The company also shared a simple idea: being prepared for tomorrow means working hard today. Samsung has been improving its security tech for years, starting with the S3K250AF, their first big mobile security solution in 2020. Now, with the S3SSE2A— the first chip of its kind with built-in PQC—they’re leading the way in protecting mobile devices. This new chip shows Samsung’s focus on staying ahead in the tech world, especially when it comes to keeping our information safe from powerful quantum threats.
