DeepMind AI agents find two weaknesses in legacy 1024-bit RSA cryptosystems

DeepMind researchers have developed AI agents capable of identifying two specific vulnerabilities within legacy 1024-bit RSA cryptosystems. While 1024-bit encryption is largely considered obsolete and has been superseded by 2048-bit standards, these findings demonstrate a novel application of machine learning in automated cryptanalysis. The research highlights potential future risks for older systems that remain in use for legacy infrastructure and digital signatures.