Quantum Communication Countermeasures

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2310.08728v1
• Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:31:29 GMT
• Title: Quantum Communication Countermeasures
• Authors: Michal Krelina
• Abstract summary: Investigation of possible denial-of-service attacks from a strategic perspective is performed. Analysis of various scenarios, numerical modelling, risk estimation and attack classification. Out-of-FOV attack emerges as a particularly severe threat across nearly all scenarios.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Quantum communication, particularly quantum key distribution, is poised to play a pivotal role in our communication system in the near future. Consequently, it is imperative to not only assess the vulnerability of quantum communication to eavesdropping (one aspect of quantum hacking), but also to scrutinise the feasibility of executing a denial-of-service attack, specifically, stopping quantum communication from working. Focusing primarily on the free-space quantum channel, the investigation of possible denial-of-service attacks from a strategic perspective is performed. This encompasses the analysis of various scenarios, numerical modelling, risk estimation and attack classification. The out-of-FOV (field of view) attack emerges as a particularly severe threat across nearly all scenarios. This is accompanied by proposed counter-countermeasures and recommendations.

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