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SpecialistK | 22 days ago

I've been thinking about this recently and I disagree. Keep biometrics and know how to disable them quickly (usually 5x power button)

I think the most likely case where you'll be compelled to hand over your device is an airport immigration desk / room. And what do airports have? Lots and lots of CCTV. From the moment you step off the plane or jetway into the terminal there are cameras everywhere. Enter your PIN once in view of those cameras and it's on record for forensics to pick up.

I actually hate when my phone requires me to enter my PIN on public because I have to angle it away from cameras and eyes like I'm looking at smut.

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ziml77|21 days ago

The worst for me is when I am prompted to re-enter my password manager's master password. Trying to keep that out of view while entering all those characters is difficult and nerve wracking.

JackGreyhat|21 days ago

Thats why some PIN screen implementations have PIN screen scrambling. It can defeat shoulder surfing.