The field of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving to address the increasing threats posed by quantum computing and other sophisticated attacks. Recent developments have focused on creating quantum-resistant cryptographic systems, including post-quantum blockchains and quantum blockchains. Researchers are also exploring innovative hardware security primitives, such as magneto-ionic devices, to enhance data protection. Additionally, there is a growing interest in relativistic zero-knowledge proof systems for secure identity verification and hybrid classical-quantum attacks on human passwords. Noteworthy papers in this area include the proposal of a compact post-quantum strong designated verifier signature scheme from isogenies and the introduction of a new matrix subcode equivalence problem for building a signature scheme with MPC-in-the-head. Furthermore, researchers are working on securing digital infrastructure for mega events, such as the MahaKumbh 2025, and developing more robust OAuth token-based API security systems. Overall, the field is moving towards more secure, quantum-resistant, and efficient cryptographic systems to protect against emerging threats.
Quantum-Resistant Cryptography and Cybersecurity Advancements
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Quantum Blockchain Survey: Foundations, Trends, and Gaps
Developers Insight On Manifest v3 Privacy and Security Webextensions
Magneto-Ionic Hardware Security Primitives: Embedding Data Protection at the Material Level
Quantum-Safe Identity Verification using Relativistic Zero-Knowledge Proof Systems
Hybrid Classical-Quantum Rainbow Table Attack on Human Passwords
Quantum Skyshield: Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Authentication for Low-Altitude Wireless Networks in Adverse Skies
A Compact Post-quantum Strong Designated Verifier Signature Scheme from Isogenies
The Matrix Subcode Equivalence problem and its application to signature with MPC-in-the-Head
Cryptanalysis of a multivariate CCZ scheme
Cyber security of Mega Events: A Case Study of Securing the Digital Infrastructure for MahaKumbh 2025 -- A 45 days Mega Event of 600 Million Footfalls
MFAz: Historical Access Based Multi-Factor Authorization
Building a robust OAuth token based API Security: A High level Overview
Analysis of Post-Quantum Cryptography in User Equipment in 5G and Beyond
Active Attack Resilience in 5G: A New Take on Authentication and Key Agreement
Rethinking HSM and TPM Security in the Cloud: Real-World Attacks and Next-Gen Defenses
Performance Evaluation and Threat Mitigation in Large-scale 5G Core Deployment