The Pentagon is spending billions to quantum-proof satellites that will still take orders from a ghost

Imagine a military satellite reconnecting after hours without a ground link. An update arrives bearing a valid digital signature. During the blackout, however, the credential behind that signature was revoked on Earth. The signature still checks out. Should the satellite install the update? That is the overlooked test for the Pentagon’s postquantum transition. Stronger cryptography […]

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