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Re:Microsoft proves backdoor keys are a bad idea by Nullabillity on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @03:03PM (#12264059)
> A backdoor that requires physical access isn't a backdoor. If an attacker has such access, you're already screwed.

> A backdoor that requires administrative privileges isn't a backdoor. If an attacker has such access, you're already screwed.

Then why bother trying to lock it down in the first place?

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Re:Microsoft proves backdoor keys are a bad idea by cptskippy on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @03:39PM (#12264302)
Service providers that wish to provide subsidized devices as part of service contracts usually require that said devices can't be repurposed for the duration of the service contracts. Thus a means is needed to lock a device.
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