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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum Information Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • Optical Engineering

    Background:

    • Free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) systems are crucial for secure communication.
    • Current QKD systems often use multiple lasers, making individual laser identification challenging.
    • Vulnerabilities in QKD systems pose a significant risk to secure data transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a novel hacking method for free-space QKD systems.
    • To identify a new side-channel vulnerability for distinguishing individual lasers within a QKD setup.
    • To assess the practical feasibility and security implications of the proposed hacking technique.

    Main Methods:

    • A hacking scheme was developed to alter the wavelength of quantum signal lasers using an external laser.
    • The method involves applying an external laser at varying intensities to each signal laser.
    • Wavelength variations were detected to identify and distinguish individual lasers based on incident laser power.

    Main Results:

    • A proof-of-principle experiment successfully verified the hacking method.
    • Significant wavelength variations (gigahertz to nanometer scale) were observed, correlating with external laser intensity.
    • The experimental results confirmed the successful identification of individual lasers, demonstrating a practical hacking risk.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully demonstrates a new vulnerability in free-space QKD systems.
    • The proposed hacking method poses a tangible risk to the security of QKD implementations.
    • Preventive measures against this wavelength-based laser identification attack are proposed and warrant further investigation.