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I believe some ASUS laptops come with a built-in security key called the "keystone" that slots into the chassis. It's visually similar to those security devices
by LoganDark 3y ago
I believe some ASUS laptops come with a built-in security key called the "keystone" that slots into the chassis. It's visually similar to those security devices built into treadmills that will stop the machine if it gets yanked out (by someone falling or etc). It could probably be used like a master key.
- chrismorgan 3y agoThe Kensington lock slot on the chassis is extremely common. My Surface Book didn’t have one, but every other laptop I’ve had has had one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Security_Slot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Security_Slot
- LoganDark 3y agoIt's a security key, as in a Hardware Security Module, it's not just a lock slot. Look up "asus keystone" and you can find images of it. https://www.mensxp.com/technology/games/55824-asus-rog-keystone.html https://www.mensxp.com/technology/games/55824-asus-rog-keyst... The first-party software supports using the key to unlock a hidden encrypted volume, as well as instantly locking the computer when the key is removed. I'm not 100% sure if it can be used to secure bootup.
- c0pium 3y agolol, no it’s not, it’s an NFC chip with an account ID on it. That allegedly encrypted hd is just a vhd stored in programdata that anyone can mount and read. It’s not a Kensington lock but it provides the same amount of data security as one. c:\programdata\asus\virtualdrive
- LoganDark 3y ago> it’s an NFC chip with an account ID on it. wait, they made something that looks like an HSM and is marketed like an HSM, but actually it's just a glorified ID card? That's stupid