Re:Microsoft proves backdoor keys are a bad idea
by bradford on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @01:24PM
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>> Isn't a secure boot policy that can be bypassed with physical access more secure than none?
>Of course it isn't.
Really?
Suppose that you are choosing a new device. You can choose one that let's a remote hacker install a rootkit via a malicious website, or you can choose one that let's a hacker install a rootkit only when they have physical access to your device.
Which one do you choose, and why is it the latter?
Re:Microsoft proves backdoor keys are a bad idea
by s_tec on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @01:37PM
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What about the third option, where a hacker can't install a rootkit even if they have physical access? That's what MS tried to build, but is now completely broken.
Really?
Suppose that you are choosing a new device. You can choose one that let's a remote hacker install a rootkit via a malicious website, or you can choose one that let's a hacker install a rootkit only when they have physical access to your device.
Which one do you choose, and why is it the latter?