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Still, how real of a threat that is for 99% of computer users?

And law enforcement will have a device to bypass most devices security



Its definitely on the high end of attacks and a bit unlikely, but i dont think its exclusively nation states. Well within the reach of thieves who want to steal your bank info or something.


> And law enforcement will have a device to bypass most devices security

What makes you say that and how is that an excuse to do nothing?


To prevent against a evil maid attack you would need to encrypt your drive

In case of a malfunction, you risk loosing all your data

Threat actors and law enforcement can bypass it

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