RSA Presents Research on Side-Channel Attack Against ML-KEM Cryptography

RSA presented a peer-reviewed technical article at LightSec 2026 in Antalya, Turkey. The paper, titled "Cross-information lattice attack on ML-KEM," demonstrates a novel side-channel attack targeting the encoding step of ML-KEM key generation. This hybrid method combines profiling-based techniques with lattice reduction to exploit side-channel leakage effectively.

The research identifies a vulnerability in the encoding step of ML-KEM, a key encapsulation mechanism used in post-quantum cryptography. Findings regarding the security of foundational cryptographic algorithms can influence the development and adoption of secure hardware and software products.