Securing Control Systems in the Quantum Era
![The study demonstrates that secure control systems can be realized through the combined application of encryption and quantization, enabling provable bounds on system state and guaranteeing confidentiality even under adversarial observation-a result formalized by the preservation of system properties within the discrete domain defined by [latex] \mathbb{Z}_q [/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2604.23564v1/x2.png)
Researchers have developed a new approach to protect industrial control systems from sophisticated attacks, even in the face of emerging quantum computing threats.
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SCA Strikes Back: Cracking Elliptic Curve Crypto with Bit-Level Leaks
New research reveals that even randomized elliptic curve implementations are vulnerable to single-trace side-channel attacks exploiting data and address leakage in field operations.
Smart Swarms for Secure Code
A new approach leverages collaborative agents and game theory to dramatically improve the efficiency and accuracy of identifying software vulnerabilities.
Shielding VR Passwords: A New Defense Against Keystroke Snooping
Researchers have developed a virtual reality keyboard that actively combats the growing threat of keystroke inference attacks, protecting sensitive login information in immersive environments.
Echoes of Non-Hermitian Physics in Black Hole Ringdown
New research suggests that subtle deviations from standard quantum mechanics may be detectable in the gravitational waves emitted as black holes settle down after a collision.
Smarter Attention: Routing for Efficient Transformers
A new approach to sub-token routing optimizes transformer models by intelligently compressing key-value caches without sacrificing performance.
Reconciling Conflicting Data: A Smarter Approach to Knowledge Bases
![The study demonstrates that solving time for determining the validity of [latex]q(\vec{a})[/latex] under X-AR/X-brave constraints-across datasets [latex]\mathsf{uXcY}[/latex] and varying priority relations-exhibits a clear distribution, with instances sorted by increasing solving time, and differing markedly between binary conflict cases ([latex]\mathsf{u1cY}[/latex] and [latex]\mathsf{u5cY}[/latex]) and non-binary conflict cases ([latex]\mathsf{u1cY}[/latex]).](https://arxiv.org/html/2604.21603v1/x3.png)
New research demonstrates how Answer Set Programming with Quantifiers (ASP(Q)) can effectively manage inconsistent, prioritized information within complex knowledge systems.
Beyond Maximum Likelihood: Smarter Stats for Complex Systems
A new review explores how alternative statistical methods can improve parameter estimation in models like Markov chains, offering robustness without sacrificing precision.
Forging Trust: A Deterministic Elliptic Curve for Enhanced Security
A new 522-bit elliptic curve, ECCFROG522PP, is presented with a design focused on transparency and reproducible parameter generation.
Beyond the Instant: How Nuclei ‘Breathe’ During Reactions
![The energies associated with the extended Gaussian-Core Model (eGCM) align with the diagonal matrix elements representing the overlap between basis states [latex]\langle\overline{\Phi}\_{k}|\hat{\rm H}|\overline{\Phi}\_{k}\rangle[/latex], as indicated by the correspondence between the blue line and the red dashed line; further analysis of the eigenvalues [latex]\nu\_{k}[/latex] of these norm overlaps confirms a non-zero contribution beyond the trivial case [latex]\nu\_{k} \neq 0[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2604.21845v1/x2.png)
New theoretical work reveals a surprisingly stable, long-lived intermediate state in nuclear reactions, challenging existing models of how atomic nuclei exchange particles.