7 Best Articles on Cryptography
The most useful articles on cryptography from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Cryptography Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on cryptography by Refind users.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on cryptography—all under 10 minutes.
Cryptography’s Future Will Be Quantum-Safe. Here’s How It Will Work.
Lattice cryptography promises to protect secrets from the attacks of far-future quantum computers.
How Mathematical Curves Power Cryptography
A simple geometric idea has been used to power advances in information theory, cryptography and even blockchain technology.
Can a new form of cryptography solve the internet’s privacy problem?
Techniques which allow the sharing of data whilst keeping it secure may revolutionise fields from healthcare to law enforcement
‘Post-Quantum’ Cryptography Scheme Is Cracked on a Laptop
Two researchers have broken an encryption protocol that many saw as a promising defense against the power of quantum computing.
Which Computational Universe Do We Live In?
Cryptographers want to know which of five possible worlds we inhabit, which will reveal whether truly secure cryptography is even possible.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on cryptography.
The Untold Story of the Man That Made Mainstream Encryption Possible
Meet Whit Diffie, the man who invented public key cryptography and brought encryption to the masses
How Cryptography Redefines Private Property
We will explore the pivotal role public-key cryptography plays in the creation of digital hard money & its ramifications on society at…
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Cryptography, including:
Quanta Magazine
Big ideas in science and math. Because you want to know more. Launched by @SimonsFdn. 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting. http://quantamagazine.org
Ars Technica
Original news, reviews, analysis of tech trends, and expert advice on the most fundamental aspects of tech.
WIRED
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The Guardian
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The New York Times
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