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1. nova22+qq[view] [source] 2026-02-04 16:29:22
>>robin_+(OP)
Remember...they can make you use touch id...they can't make you give them your password.

https://x.com/runasand/status/2017659019251343763?s=20

The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it.

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2. mbil+hv[view] [source] 2026-02-04 16:49:07
>>nova22+qq
Reminder that you can press the iPhone power button five times to require passcode for the next unlock.
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3. thecap+vX[view] [source] 2026-02-04 18:48:55
>>mbil+hv
Did you know that on most models of iPhone, saying "Hey Siri, who's iPhone is this?" will disable biometric authentication until the passcode is entered?
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