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I think the point of a key like the nano is to permanently put it on your device, not carry it around.

• organsnyder 8y ago
  If you're essentially attaching it permanently, why bother with an external key at all? Isn't the main point of these devices that they remain with your person?
  • tonfa 8y ago
    it's a non fish-able token, a password can be fished a security key can't. For most people I'd think the biggest risk are non physical attacks.
  • freeone3000 8y ago
    Yes, in part - another part is that it can't be remotely compromised or duplicated. Someone has to have physical control of the key. If you have a secured area your device is in, such as an office or a locked apartment, it's way better than password or SMS 2fa.
  • ecesena 8y ago
    It's still stronger crypto vs passwords and tokens. It has certainly different use cases, and you need to protect your laptop in other ways, for example with a strong enough password to unlock the screen. It's certainly not a product for the masses, imo.