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Ars Technica

There's a new way to break RSA that's faster than anything we've seen before

Thursday, September 24, 2026


Researchers have demonstrated a method to break RSA encryption that does not rely on factoring large numbers, which has been the primary known attack vector since RSA's creation in 1977. The nature of this new method, the researchers involved, the timeline for its development, and its practical implications were not specified in the available information.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/theres-a-new-way-to-break-rsa-thats-faster-than-anything-weve-seen-before/

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