tonyztan

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by tonyztan 9y ago
The proposed "Protecting Data at the Border Act" makes the distinction between physical vs. digital examination that you mention. https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s823/BILLS-115s823is.pdf
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by tonyztan 9y ago
(Almost) All Android phones allow you to sideload apps without having to root, AFAIK. So you aren't really limited by the Play Store.
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by tonyztan 9y ago
No, the outside agency can obtain a new cert for just that subdomain. They can even use letsencrypt! (Although they really should use EV for this type of site.)
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Once you lose the right to vote, you are on track to lose all your other rights too. Suddenly you'll find out the trade was not worth it, albeit it'd be too late. Never surrender voting rights for any reason. No vote == no voice i
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by tonyztan 9y ago
I never understood why Google's Nexus/Pixel security updates are staggered over weeks, leaving a lot of people vulnerable. https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/123401/are-stag...
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The Failure of the PCI-DSS? (2014)(anitian.com)
3 points by tonyztan 9y ago|1 comments
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by tonyztan 9y ago
For point 1, I'd like to note that Copperhead provides Pixel devices that come with a privacy and security focused OS. https://copperhead.co/android/store
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Dream Act Inexplicably Excludes Legal Immigrant Dreamers, Requires Law Violation(cato.org)
4 points by tonyztan 9y ago|0 comments
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by tonyztan 9y ago
https://youtu.be/Erp8IAUouus
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by tonyztan 9y ago
I agree. If both are popular, it should be a settings option for users to configure.
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On the Equifax Data Breach – Schneier on Security(schneier.com)
1 points by tonyztan 9y ago|0 comments
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Actually taxi apps might have a network effect too. Riders won't download until there are enough drivers, and drivers won't sign up until there are enough riders.
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by tonyztan 9y ago
I believe the FICO algorithm is not public, so there would be no way for us to know exactly how they calculate our scores. We only know the factors that go in to the algorithm, and the score that comes out. Basically, a black box.
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by tonyztan 9y ago
If you refuse to tell them which finger you used, and comply by only pressing whichever finger they ask you to press, they will have a 10% chance of getting in each time. So if you chose only 1 finger and you chose it randomly, they will ha
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by tonyztan 9y ago
We can have two options for unlock: (Face ID + PIN) OR (Alphanumeric Passphrase). The former for daily use and the latter as backup or for system restart.
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Given that the authentication methods are "differently secure," wouldn't it be good if we were offered the option to combine them and require both for unlock? I would love to use Face ID + PIN or Touch ID + PIN for better sec
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by tonyztan 9y ago
In the U.S., GDAX (by Coinbase) is a good exchange with a fee of 0% - 0.25% depending on whether you are a "taker" or a "maker."[1] This is a lot less than Coinbase itself, which charges 1.49%.[2] (Assuming you fund with
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by tonyztan 9y ago
To clarify, I meant to say that this thread (id=15240781) is a dupe of the one I linked to (id=15240700). HN marked the wrong dupe! :)
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by tonyztan 9y ago
The other discussion (id=15240781) is actually a dupe of this one (id=15240700). HN marked the wrong dupe! I tried to warn people before the other article got any comments, but they just downvoted me. https://news.ycombinator.com
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by tonyztan 9y ago
That would be an interesting idea... Except then the service provider would essentially have a database of names, SSNs, and addresses... I think we all know what could happen next. :(
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Exactly. All the more reason to make sure the 4th is upheld.
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The one group we abandoned during the hurricanes (Prisoners)(cnn.com)
2 points by tonyztan 9y ago|0 comments
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by tonyztan 9y ago
It could make sense for foreign visitors (to check for intended visa violations, etc.) But there is no reason to search the devices of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, who are already authorized to live and work in the U.S. The
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Then "randomly" and arbitrarily searching people's devices as they cross the border isn't really an efficient way to do it, unless you also set up an intrusive firewall to "protect" the U.S. from malware.
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Checking for digital content at the border doesn't really make sense, given the Internet. Especially as applied to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who are already authorized to work and live in the U.S. and therefore should have
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Fair, but data can be encrypted in an air-gapped machine and then sent over the Internet, too. Unless you have diplomatic cover (and privilege from being detained or searched), I would argue that carrying in person is higher risk.
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Dupe: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15240700 Edit: Saw the downvotes, so just wanted to note that the linked post was submitted before this one, and hence this comment. Not that it matters. :)
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ACLU and EFF Sue Over Warrantless Phone and Laptop Searches at U.S. Border(aclu.org)
162 points by tonyztan 9y ago|5 comments
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by tonyztan 9y ago
Perhaps an alternative to running your own services is using paid services where you are the company's source of income. And diversify the services you use among different providers (i.e. don't use Google-everything.)
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by tonyztan 9y ago
> And I don't understand why I cant (on Android 7) combine fingerprint and then PIN/Pattern to unlock my device. It's mind boggling and completely stupid. This. I've been looking for a way to have two factor unlock (F

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