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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by AndyMcConachie on Monday September 01, 2025 @02:43AM (#45090113)
I still do banking through a random reader at ABN AMRO. I really hope they never get rid of it because I trust that little dumb plastic device 1000% more than my phone.
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by ted_dunning on Monday September 01, 2025 @03:45AM (#45090476)
What is a "random reader at ABN AMRO"?
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by anonzzzies on Monday September 01, 2025 @04:59AM (#45090894)
Physical OTP generator. Stick your bank pass in the plastic decice and type your pin in the calculator like front and it will give you an OTP for online use.
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by hvb2 on Monday September 01, 2025 @05:53AM (#45091212)
Even better, the system that Rabobank has.

They make you use this separate device to scan a color qr code generated by the app. The details of the transaction you're authorizing are then displayed on this completely decoupled device, no internet, nothing. After keying in your pin you're given an OTP to put back into the app to authorize.

And I haven't checked, but I'm sure the 'payload' the qr code conveys is signed.

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