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… The phone was running a custom version of Android, GrapheneOS, which contains a feature called "duress" password that enables users to wipe their devices by entering a custom passcode. …
… Hopefully, the impending security review will give some much-needed clarity on hardware attestation, otherwise it could be quite bad for GrapheneOS users. Eudi Eu digital identity wallet Age verification Hardware-based attestation Privacy Security Grapheneos Report a problem with this article
… Man charged for wiping smartphone In a dramatic turn of events, a US man was charged for wiping his GrapheneOS-based smartphone using a "duress" password during security checks at the airport. …
… It's feared this would push people towards using stock Android installs, instead of privacy-friendly alternatives like GrapheneOS, paradoxically forcing EU citizens to rely on US tech giants despite the EU's push for digital sovereignty. …