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Quantum Computing’s Double-Edged Sword: Healthcare Security Faces Looming Q-Day Threat

Quantum computing promises revolutionary advances in medical research and treatment personalization, but analysts warn it simultaneously threatens to dismantle current data protection systems. The healthcare sector faces particular vulnerability due to lengthy data retention periods and the life-critical nature of medical devices.

The Quantum Promise for Healthcare

Quantum computing (QC) represents a transformative frontier for medical science, according to recent reports in npj Digital Medicine. Sources indicate QC could dramatically accelerate pharmaceutical research by enabling faster predictions of protein folding and biochemical interactions. The technology is also expected to revolutionize personalized medicine by optimizing treatment plans in areas like radiotherapy and enhancing AI algorithms for chronic disease prediction and cancer detection.

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Major AWS Outage Disrupts Global Internet Services, Billions in Losses Feared

Amazon Web Services has resolved a massive 16-hour outage that crippled major internet services worldwide. The disruption affected financial institutions, social platforms, and gaming services, with analysts projecting billions in economic losses and raising concerns about cloud provider concentration.

Global Internet Services Paralyzed by Extended AWS Failure

A massive Amazon Web Services outage that persisted for over 16 hours has finally been resolved, but not before crippling a significant portion of the global internet infrastructure, according to reports. The disruption affected more than 1,000 applications and websites worldwide, including major platforms like Snapchat, Fortnite, and critical banking services from institutions such as Lloyds Bank and Halifax.