What is the factoring problem ?
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Answer / Shambhu Kumar
The factoring problem is a mathematical problem of finding the prime factors of a large composite number. Factoring a large number is believed to be computationally difficult, and it forms the basis for many cryptographic algorithms such as RSA.
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