• smh@slrpnk.net
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    19 days ago

    That makes sense. Something you have (that specific machine) + something you know (your pin).

    I used to work someplace where we all had a pin+a smart card that we’d insert into the machine, same idea except I could log into any machine with the card+pin combination.

    Loved not having to remember a long AF password. Didn’t like having to drive home if I forgot my card on the kitchen counter.

    • JcbAzPx@lemmy.world
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      18 days ago

      The problem is, if someone does get physical access to the machine, you’ve just made breaking into it much easier.

      Edit: that’s assuming the smart card is using rfid.