Strengthening Defense Against AI Threats
FIU Researchers Unveil New Quantum-Safe Encryption
The system, funded by the U.S. Army, aims to shield digital content from future quantum hacks and AI-fueled deepfakes.

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Researchers at Florida International University have developed a new encryption system to stop future quantum computer hacks [1]. The method specifically targets digital content and AI-fueled deepfakes to ensure data integrity [1][3]. This project received funding from the U.S. Army to enhance national security infrastructure [1][2]. The system significantly reduces exploitable data patterns during video transmissions [1]. This improvement makes it harder for malicious actors to use quantum processors to break existing security layers [2]. By securing these transmissions, the technology addresses emerging threats from both advanced AI and future high-speed computing [1][3].
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news.fiu.edu
https://news.fiu.edu/2026/researchers-develop-encryption-to-protect-against-quantum-computer-hacks
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miragenews.com
https://www.miragenews.com/new-encryption-shields-against-quantum-hacks-1629186/
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nationaltoday.com
https://nationaltoday.com/us/fl/miami/news/2026/03/02/fiu-researchers-develop-quantum-safe-encryption-to-protect-against-future-hacks/
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