ML-KEM + X-Wing Patches Posted For Linux To Help With Post-Quantum Security
Linux cryptography expert Eric Biggers has released patches for ML-KEM and X-Wing to enhance post-quantum security. These patches aim to prepare the Linux kernel for quantum computing by introducing quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. While currently a proof-of-concept, the patches will not be merged until there are in-kernel users ready to implement this functionality.
- ▪Eric Biggers of Google posted patches for ML-KEM and X-Wing for post-quantum cryptography support in Linux.
- ▪The patches include ML-KEM for Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism and X-Wing as a hybrid key-encapsulation mechanism.
- ▪These updates are intended to strengthen the Linux kernel's security in anticipation of quantum computing.
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ML-KEM + X-Wing Patches Posted For Linux To Help With Post-Quantum Security Written by Michael Larabel in Linux Security on 26 May 2026 at 03:00 AM EDT. Add A Comment Linux cryptography expert Eric Biggers of Google posted a set of patches on Monday for providing proof-of-concept support for ML-KEM and X-Wing for post-quantum cryptography. Patches cover ML-KEM for Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism as a quantum-resistant cryptographic standard. Plus there is also X-Wing as a hybrid key-encapsulation mechanism based on X25519 and ML-KEM-768. This is part of getting the Linux kernel's security ready for an era of quantum computing in needing to strengthen cryptographic standards.
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