Quantum computers are rapidly advancing, and they pose a serious threat to the encryption methods we rely on every day. This episode dives into the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect our digital future. We'll explore how quantum algorithms like Shor's can crack RSA and ECC, and what that means for our data. Discover the promising world of lattice-based, code-based, and hash-based cryptography, and learn about the global race to standardize these quantum-resistant solutions. Are we prepared for the quantum era? Tune in to find out.