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Re:TKey is a RISC-V computer in a USB-C case, that can run s... by AVincentInSpace on Monday December 25, 2023 @02:49PM (#38765520)
How so?
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Re:TKey is a RISC-V computer in a USB-C case, that can run s... by josephcsible on Monday December 25, 2023 @02:53PM (#38765552)
Consider a DRM system that does challenge/response against said secret so that only one computer at a time can use something. As the owner of this device, if I want to clone it, I should be able to.
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Re:TKey is a RISC-V computer in a USB-C case, that can run s... by its-summertime on Monday December 25, 2023 @03:15PM (#38765712)
You can buy an unlocked version and clone it, no?
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Re:TKey is a RISC-V computer in a USB-C case, that can run s... by charcircuit on Monday December 25, 2023 @04:04PM (#38766089)
But then the device could be used by 2 computers at once defeating the security. Another use case would be as a second factor of authentication. Making it impossible to clone is essential for a "something you own" factor.
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