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[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Yup it is, but apparently they also have options to physically remove components for added security. It costs €300 though, on top of the premium they charge for simply installing GrapheneOS and putting a sticker on the back.

So yeah, I find it interesting, but I don't think it's something I'd buy lol.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

People knew about Harvey Weinstein, that was an open secret. There are indications, Keanu displays none of them. There are also far too many anecdotes from random people saying how nice he is.

Like I say, I'm sure his PR people help, but he's probably one of their easier clients.

We might not know for certain, but we can say with confidence that tales of his character are probably true.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago

Magisk is how you get root.

Magisk also allows app spoofing, which may be something of a security risk, but using it to bypass things like banking app checks is one of the benefits. Personally, I like having root, and to me the benefits are worth the risk.

It may even be that GrapheneOS uses a little bit of Magisk's type of functionality. At least, that's how LineageOS4MicroG works - you need app spoofing to install MicroG, however this ROM comes with it preinstalled but disabled for anything else, so it closes the security hole. However, you probably can't defeat Google's SafetyNet with MicroG anymore.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago

Banking apps can usually be defeated by Magisk in Zygist mode, then you use the deny list to hide things from the app. Some might check with Google for security, which is much more difficult and maybe even impossible to circumvent, but in my experience these days they work fine.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Banking apps can usually be defeated by Magisk in Zygist mode, then you use the deny list to hide things from the app. Some might check with Google for security, which is much more difficult and maybe even impossible to circumvent, but in my experience these days they work fine.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Banking apps can usually be defeated by Magisk in Zygist mode, then you use the deny list to hide things from the app. Some might check with Google for security, which is much more difficult and maybe even impossible to circumvent, but in my experience these days they work fine.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (6 children)

I'm more interested in that Nitro Phone 4, tbh. Not in buying it, as I'd just flash it myself, but it's an interesting product. They also include options for removing sensors, microphones and cameras, which seems kind of cool and crazy - without the microphones how do you make calls?!

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (9 children)

The only real downside is that the developers are divas. Also, there's something to be said about the security of a Google manufactured device and thinking your custom firmware protects you from them, however really that's true of any device, and the security benefits of sandboxing and other features may outweigh this.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I completely agree with everything you've said. Also, I don't blame Keanu if he did have harsh contractual penalties with CDPR, as it's his agents who negotiate contracts.

However I would say that, while his PR team no doubt influence things, by all accounts he is a very stand up dude.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 21 points 2 years ago (7 children)

The appeal of money already stung them once. I maintain that the reason they had to release Cyberpunk before it was ready was because of contractual obligations and penalty clauses from a Hollywood actor they enlisted, in the hope of selling more copies with his name. Movies have much more fixed release dates than games and the actor's agents were the big dog at the negotiating table, setting the terms to suit themselves. I'd like to think they've learned their lesson.

Also, CDPR own GOG and have a stable income, one that relies on their current structure. I doubt anyone buying them would look to keep them DRM free.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

So is that beating the record or what?

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 22 points 2 years ago (11 children)

This wasn't a seeker missile, it was GPS guided. If the Russian machine had been fully set up then they probably would have blocked it, however Ukraine got to it before they were ready.

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