Re:Denied Entry
by Kostchei on Wednesday June 28, 2017 @10:46PM
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1. Don't take the laptop, preferably don't take a phone, unless you can factory wipe it before entering customs.
If this is not an option, don't go. With 10 years in forensics/ more in IT and a good/careful eye to the legislation, I have made the sad decision I can't go. (various work conferences)
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Factory-wiping will not stop them from installing a rootkit in something like the SSD controller's firmware. I would be very reluctant to take any electronics with me across a US border. Maybe a cheap Android phone (that's not my main phone and that's not logged into my actual Google account) so that I can call up a map or get a taxi.