The article is about:
- The Signal Protocol, a set of cryptographic specifications that provides end-to-end encryption for private communications. PQXDH, an upgrade to the Signal Protocol that adds a layer of protection against the threat of a future quantum computer breaking current encryption standards.
- Quantum computing, a new type of computational system that can solve some complex problems faster than classical computers, such as the hidden subgroup problem that underlies many public key cryptosystems4.
- Post-quantum cryptography, a new category of algorithms that resist quantum attacks, and how Signal has chosen CRYSTALS-Kyber as its post-quantum key encapsulation mechanism.
- The implementation and deployment of PQXDH in Signal’s client applications and the open research areas for further quantum resistance.
Signals encryption is solid. When Signal updates their encryption for quantum computers, I know it was well thought out and will be well researched over time.
it actually had some issues: An Analysis of Signal’s PQXDH