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Cryptography experts have debunked the widespread misconception that quantum computers will render AES-128 encryption obsolete, clarifying that Grover's algorithm cannot effectively parallelize attacks against 128-bit symmetric keys the way classical computers can. The actual security cost of quantum attacks on AES-128 remains around 2^104 operations—well beyond practical threat levels—meaning organizations do not need to prematurely migrate to AES-256, allowing IT teams to focus resources on actual post-quantum cryptography transitions where they are genuinely necessary. This consensus, backed by NIST, German security agencies, and leading cryptographers, provides strategic clarity for enterprise encryption strategies and helps prevent costly and unnecessary security infrastructure overhauls.