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RSA-896

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Summary

Stephen A. Weis factored the RSA-896 challenge number using Claude on September 19, 2026. The post provides the prime factors p and q for the 896-bit number.

  • RSA-896, an 896-bit RSA challenge number, has been factored.
  • The factoring was reportedly achieved with the assistance of Claude.
  • The prime factors p and q are explicitly provided in the post.

This demonstrates the continued progress in factoring large numbers, potentially with AI assistance, which has implications for cryptographic security.

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