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[–] smh@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

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 2 points 1 day ago

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

Just keep the card in your anus