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		jonny_eh on Sept 30, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple’s T2 security chip jailbreak Isn't a password always required to decrypt on a cold boot?

RussianCow on Sept 30, 2020 [–]

Yes, but that doesn't help you if someone steals your MacBook when it's asleep.

easton on Sept 30, 2020 | [–]

Someone would have to DFU your laptop before hand and jailbreak the chip, since booting into DFU requires shutting the system down.

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