Samsung has developed the industry’s first post-quantum encryption chip

A new era of smartphone security

Samsung has announced the creation of the world’s first hardware post-quantum encryption (PQC) chip, dubbed S3SSE2A. It was developed by Samsung System LSI, a division of Samsung System LSI, also known for its Exynos chips.

The move is intended to prepare mobile devices for threats from quantum computers that could render traditional cryptographic methods useless.

The Dangers of Quantum Computing and Samsung’s Defense

Quantum computers are expected to become commercially widespread after 2030. They are able to quickly decrypt current encryption algorithms, jeopardizing data privacy.

They will be able to decrypt current encryption algorithms.

Samsung claims that the new S3SSE2A will be able to counter such threats as early as 2028, well before the mass adoption of quantum technologies.

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Which devices will get protection?

The official announcement did not reveal the specific models that will first receive the new PQC chip. However, there is speculation:

• The Galaxy S25, introduced earlier this year, already claims PQC support thanks to Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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• Since S3SSE2A was developed by System LSI’s System LSI division (unrelated to Snapdragon 8 Elite), it is likely to be used in future Exynos chips.

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• The Exynos 2600 will probably be the first processor with an integrated hardware PQC chip that the flagship smartphones of the Galaxy S and Z series will receive.

How will this affect Samsung’s security?”

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Samsung already offers different security mechanisms such as Secure Folder, but their vulnerability has recently been exposed. The new PQC chip will likely be integrated into the Samsung Knox data protection system, providing the highest level of security among smartphones.

Samsung’s new PQC chip will likely be integrated into the Samsung Knox data protection system, providing the highest level of security among smartphones.

There are still many questions about the details of how the S3SSE2A works, but one thing is clear: Samsung is actively preparing for the era of quantum computing and is committed to protecting future generations of smartphones.

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