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I’d imagine most people would like some insurance in the event of loss or theft, but are not worried about government. I’m vulnerable to the $8 wrench attack,
by doubled112 2y ago
I’d imagine most people would like some insurance in the event of loss or theft, but are not worried about government.
I’m vulnerable to the $8 wrench attack, but enjoy knowing it is only a VISA problem if I leave it a laptop the bus.
- r2_pilot 2y agoI mention that only because it's one avenue. I figured obviously on a place like Hacker News that malicious agents aside from government could also compromise the security of 3rd party-held keys; as always security is a matter of difficult tradeoffs and anticipated threat categories.
- seabass-labrax 2y agoI'm genuinely curious to know how VISA helps (or doesn't) in your analogy - what is a 'VISA problem'?
- doubled112 2y agoMostly a joke, but I swipe a card and the problem goes away. No need to worry anymore.
- seabass-labrax 2y agoAh, thank you; I get it now: you don't need to worry about data theft because the drive was encrypted, so the only remaining problem is buying a replacement - a 'VISA' problem. I rather like that way of putting it; I might use it myself :)
- vel0city 2y agoVISA as in the credit card not a travel permit