PIN function also for TouchID devices - a MUST have SECURITY feature

goatman
goatman
Community Member
edited October 2015 in iOS

Dear 1Password team.

When is the PIN option coming back also to Touch ID devices ?????? This is a major security issue, because Touch ID is still not secure!!!!! For example even laws in certain countries can force the user to put the users-fingerprint othe Touch ID device for unlocking.

http://mashable.com/2014/10/30/cops-can-force-you-to-unlock-phone-with-fingerprint-ruling/#LvCcRMld9uqg

But the law is NOT allowed to force you giving out your known PIN.

Or, just imagine you are K.O. by force or by alcohol... .But your "living attached finger" will unlook your 1password IN FULL. So if you care about security you should take this issue serious and set action!!!!!

IF THERE IS A WILL THERE IS ALWAYS a WAY to bring this PIN function back. All these nice and comfy app functions are worth nothing if security is critical.

Sorry folks, but this is NO big rocket science and doesn´t have to be developed / programed for weeks or months. Its maybe just a short program line code like "always enable PIN for selection" = ON .........

We as your loyal user should be able to decide for yourself either if we want to use / trust more the Touch ID or the PIN!!!!!!!!!

Thxs for your understanding :o)

Chris

1Password Version: 6.0.2
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: ios 9
Sync Type: Not Provided

Comments

  • Ben
    Ben

    Hi @goatman,

    Thanks for taking the time to write in.

    I'm not aware of any plans to enable a PIN unlock on Touch ID capable devices. If you are not comfortable with the level of security Touch ID provides you can turn it off in 1Password > Settings > Security. This will make it such that whenever 1Password is locked the Master Password will need to be entered to unlock it.

    Sorry I don't have the answer you were hoping for, but that is the current state of things.

    Ben

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