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Journal of Information Security and Applications

Quantum computing in image encryption: A comprehensive survey of methods, challenges, and future directions

Anup Kumar, Om Prakash Singh, Sharbani Purkayastha

Published Mar 26, 2026• 1 citation
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10.1016/j.jisa.2026.104452

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