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The care taken can only be described as mesmerizing. If you want proof that Apple is full of it and the whole "bootleg parts can compromise security," then here
by zamalek 3y ago
The care taken can only be described as mesmerizing. If you want proof that Apple is full of it and the whole "bootleg parts can compromise security," then here it is. Apparently, a lid close sensor is a major security risk - where NAND is not?
- odiroot 3y agoI mostly admire their patience. Can imagine flipping a table or two during this process.
- wtallis 3y ago> Apparently, a lid close sensor is a major security risk - where NAND is not? Nobody sane would ever try to design a secure system that trusted commodity NAND parts. Secure boot and encrypted storage are literally the first things to tackle when trying to secure/lock down a device against hardware-based attacks. And isn't the lid sensor issue more a matter of calibration rather than a security measure?
- cududa 3y agoLet’s say you travel to a foreign country that has some level of corruption in immigration. Your devices might have or receive information their government or just some company in the country wants. You get detained for extra questioning. Your belongings get taken for review. What parts could a reasonably skilled person quickly replace in less than 30 minutes that would compromise security? THOSE are the parts they’re worried about. The threat model of someone trying to secretly grind off and replace your NAND without your knowledge is what, exactly?
- zamalek 3y agoThat's cherry-picking an intentionally silly example. Replacing the NAND is within the realm of possibility for an evil maid, and even more likely prior to a resale. Now, considering that the lid close sensor DRM leaves the laptop in the state that a hostile entity would want (including your example) - the laptop doesn't automatically lock, what is the security argument there?