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[varispeed]

Why is it still simple for other manufacturers, even with added security measures?

[coldtea → varispeed]

Because they're OK with things like this:

https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/mediacenter/mobile-security...

[EricE → varispeed]

Other manufacturers security models don't work in the same way. Good luck updating your Intel TPM firmware :p

Every approach has pro's and con's. Overall not a huge fan of secure enclave type solutions but I do think their benefits still outweigh the hassles.

Security/Convenience - always a tug of war.