Google DeepMind AI Agents Reduce Cost of Attacking RSA-1024 Encryption

Google DeepMind's AI agents, in collaboration with cryptographers, have demonstrated the ability to lower the cost of forging RSA-1024 signatures and finding cheaper ways to factor keys. This development has significant implications for cybersecurity, particularly concerning the widely used RSA encryption standard. The research highlights the evolving capabilities of AI in cryptographic analysis and potential vulnerabilities.