Penn State Researchers Report Quantum Hardware Exposes New Security Vulnerabilities
Insider Brief Quantum computers may be far more vulnerable to manipulation, theft and silent sabotage than their builders and users currently assume, according to a new IEEE study that indicates security risks are already embedded deep inside today’s hardware, software, and cloud-based quantum systems. The paper, authored by researchers at Penn State, finds that many […]
IBM Announces Nighthawk And Latest Heron Are Now Available
Insider Brief IBM reported on the early release of two new quantum processors that will give customers a first look at hardware the company says is designed to run more complex quantum programs while keeping error rates in check. The new 120-qubit processor known as Nighthawk and an upgraded version of IBM’s Heron system reflect […]
Argonne and Intel Deploy 12-Qubit Quantum Dot Device
Insider Brief In a joint project led by Q-NEXT, a DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Center hosted at Argonne National Laboratory, researchers have deployed a 12-qubit quantum dot device built by Intel, according to Argonne and Intel. Qubits are the carriers of quantum information, and the first collaborative results were published in Nature Communications, […]
Forward Edge-AI Expands Global Partner Network for Post-Quantum Security
PRESS RELEASE — Forward Edge-AI, Inc., a leader in quantum-resilient cybersecurity and trusted autonomy, today announced its global channel partner ecosystem, adding more than two dozen new partners across North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. The channel expansion supports rising demand for drop-in post-quantum cryptography and cybersecurity solutions as government […]
Rigetti Updates Timeline for Cepheus-1-108Q Quantum Processor
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Rigetti Computing, Inc., a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it is revising its roadmap and adjusting the date for general availability of its 108-qubit quantum computing system, Cepheus -1-108Q. Cepheus-1-108Q is now expected to reach general availability around the end of the first quarter of 2026. “While […]
Xanadu Appoints New Chief Financial and Legal Officers
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced the addition of two strategic leaders to their executive team: Michael Trzupek as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Natalie Wilmore as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). These executive appointments strengthen Xanadu’s leadership as the company executes on its mission […]
NordVPN Outlines Major Quantum and Cyber Threats Emerging in 2026
Insider Brief Experts at NordVPN Reveal Five Emerging Cyberthreats Set to Mark a New Era of Digital Danger Cybercriminals are entering 2026 with new capabilities powered by artificial intelligence, automation, and increasingly sophisticated deception techniques. As people rely more than ever on digital services, smart devices, and online communication, the threats facing everyday users are […]
The Quantum Economy Podcast: Before Q-Day With Andrew Cheung and Anders Indset
Insider Brief: In the latest episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, host Anders Indset is joined by Andrew Cheung, Founder and CEO of 01 Quantum, for a focused discussion on Q-Day and why quantum risk is no longer a future concern. Cheung reframes the narrative around quantum security by emphasizing that the most consequential threat […]
BTQ Technologies Launches Bitcoin Quantum Testnet
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — BTQ Technologies Corp. (“BTQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, today announced the launch of the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, the first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin, 17 years after Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Bitcoin genesis block on January 3, 2009. BTQ Technologies Launches Bitcoin Quantum Testnet, Marking 17 […]
Guest Post — Beyond Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why Execution Integrity Is Central to Quantum-Safe Web3
Guest Post by Alexander Rogan As the transition toward post-quantum cryptography accelerates, much of the Web3 security conversation has focused on mathematical resilience. With NIST finalising standards such as ML-DSA, the standardised form of CRYSTALS-Dilithium, the industry is rightly preparing for a future in which classical signature schemes can no longer be assumed durable. This […]