Scientists create new type of encryption that protects video files against quantum computing attacks
By Carly Page
Published on April 9, 2026.
Computer scientists from Florida International University have developed a new encryption method designed to protect video data from attacks from quantum computing. The system combines conventional security techniques with elements designed to remain resilient even if quantum computing advances. Instead of encrypting video as a single file, the method generates pseudorandom keys that scramble individual frames before transmission. The new system outperformed similar video encryption methods by about 10% to 15% in simulations. It runs on conventional computers and could be integrated into existing infrastructure used for video conferencing, cloud storage or surveillance systems. This is part of a larger effort to prepare for "Q-Day" when quantum machines become powerful enough to break widely used encryption systems.
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