Mythos Attack Disables 3rd-Round PQC Algorithm Candidate HAWK
A newly discovered attack method called Mythos has exposed a critical vulnerability in HAWK, a third-round candidate for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. This fatal weakness had previously gone undetected despite years of testing, resulting in HAWK being taken out of commission.
Why it matters: This incident underscores the persistent difficulties in ensuring the security of cryptographic algorithms for the post-quantum era.
Full story at: Ars Technica / AI ↗