Breaking Quantum Key Distributions under Quantum Switch-Based Attack
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| author | Nandi, Sumit Panda, Biswaranjan Agrawal, Pankaj Pati, Arun K |
| author_facet | Nandi, Sumit Panda, Biswaranjan Agrawal, Pankaj Pati, Arun K |
| contents | Quantum key distribution (QKD) enables secure key sharing between distant parties, with several protocols proven resilient against conventional eavesdropping strategies. Here, we introduce a new attack scenario where an eavesdropper, Eve, exploits a quantum switch using the indefinite causal order to intercept and manipulate quantum communication channel. Using multiple metrics such as the information gain, mutual information, and Bell violation, we demonstrate that the presence of a quantum switch significantly compromises QKD security. Our results highlight a previously overlooked vulnerability, emphasizing the need for countermeasures against quantum-controlled adversarial strategies. |
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| institution | arXiv |
| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Breaking Quantum Key Distributions under Quantum Switch-Based Attack Nandi, Sumit Panda, Biswaranjan Agrawal, Pankaj Pati, Arun K Quantum Physics Quantum key distribution (QKD) enables secure key sharing between distant parties, with several protocols proven resilient against conventional eavesdropping strategies. Here, we introduce a new attack scenario where an eavesdropper, Eve, exploits a quantum switch using the indefinite causal order to intercept and manipulate quantum communication channel. Using multiple metrics such as the information gain, mutual information, and Bell violation, we demonstrate that the presence of a quantum switch significantly compromises QKD security. Our results highlight a previously overlooked vulnerability, emphasizing the need for countermeasures against quantum-controlled adversarial strategies. |
| title | Breaking Quantum Key Distributions under Quantum Switch-Based Attack |
| topic | Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.06780 |