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If quantum computers are too powerful for ordinary common use (social media, cat memes, games etc.) and are initially only available for heavy-duty stuff, can a bad person use them to bruteforce away encryptions that are standard for current-tech computers?

by /u/_Duality_ in /r/askscience

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