Pointless Disconnected Blabs, Ramblings and Utterances

[nOOky]

I started using biometric unlocking on my phone after years of using pin only. It made it easier for work when I have to frequently lock/unlock. Well, sometimes it still requires my pin "For added security". I wonder what the attack vector is for someone that has my fingerprint, but not my pin, and do I really care at that point?

I was just reading that during a traffic stop the police can make you unlock your phone with your fingerprint if you use that, but they can't make you unlock it with a pin number as that violates the 5th. Check your state to be sure if this applies.

Edit: I see this already answered dangitall.

 

[lxskllr]

That was why I didn't use biometric unlocking. The convenience ended up outweighing the risk in my head, and I figured with random cops I can just play dumb, and say i don't have biometric unlocking. If it's the FBI or something, it's already game over, and it's not like I'm running darkweb markets or anything, so I shouldn't be attracting their attention.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I'm sure it's a matter of time until they change that rule and can ask code too, but finger print can also be forced while you are sleeping or unconscious so it's still worse. Ex if your refuse they'll just knock you out then unlock it with your finger. Ideally you could set it up so that if you do use the finger print it opens up a completely different profile, that might be the safest bet.

I really don't store anything important on my phone so they would not get much, just a bunch of pictures of my cats and server stuff to sort through. Although they could do lot of damage with the 2FA app... I guess they would still need the password to get into anything right? Or is it game over if they get that database?

 

[sdifox]

I'm sure it's a matter of time until they change that rule and can ask code too, but finger print can also be forced while you are sleeping or unconscious so it's still worse. Ex if your refuse they'll just knock you out then unlock it with your finger. Ideally you could set it up so that if you do use the finger print it opens up a completely different profile, that might be the safest bet.

I really don't store anything important on my phone so they would not get much, just a bunch of pictures of my cats and server stuff to sort through. Although they could do lot of damage with the 2FA app... I guess they would still need the password to get into anything right? Or is it game over if they get that database?

Shouldn't you be a porcupine from all the needles in Timmins by now? Why are you worried about your smartphone?

 

[lxskllr]

I guess they would still need the password to get into anything right? Or is it game over if they get that database?

I don't use 2fa, and don't understand the infrastructure, but it's my understanding you'd still need the password. Otherwise, it's only 1fa with extra hassle, right?

 

[igor_kavinski]

I don't use 2fa

Microsoft and maybe some others have done stuff to "break us free" from passwords. Not using whatever that is but yeah if it's just a mobile app that would unlock your entire digital world, it's risky.

 

[Shmee]

For SWTOR, if you use 2FA, you get a free cartel coin grant every month. 100 coins.

 

[nakedfrog]

I'm sure it's a matter of time until they change that rule and can ask code too, but finger print can also be forced while you are sleeping or unconscious so it's still worse. Ex if your refuse they'll just knock you out then unlock it with your finger. Ideally you could set it up so that if you do use the finger print it opens up a completely different profile, that might be the safest bet.

I really don't store anything important on my phone so they would not get much, just a bunch of pictures of my cats and server stuff to sort through. Although they could do lot of damage with the 2FA app... I guess they would still need the password to get into anything right? Or is it game over if they get that database?

This coming from the brain-trust that knew all the pandemic restrictions were going to be permanent.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Yesterday, I passed a number of brand new Dollar Generals. All built and opened with the last year since I had been in those areas. One is literally in a field along a rural road with no town anywhere nearby. I say 'a number' because I lost count ... maybe 8 or 10.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I guess Dollar Generals in the states are like Tim Hortons here lol. One at every couple blocks.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Snoughs (sneeze-cough) are bad enough

Snarts are another form of evil.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Snoughs (sneeze-cough) are bad enough

Snarts are another form of evil.

Taurine 1g daily should clear the air passageways if dairy consumption is causing them to get clogged with phlegm.

Activated charcoal tablets for the windy situation.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

What a crappy way to go.

2 men die after falling into manure tanker in upstate New York​

Police say two men have died after falling into a manure tanker in upstate New York. The fatal episode happened Thursday morning at Champion Farm in the central New York town of Clinton.