diff --git a/docs/microsd-2fa.md b/docs/microsd-2fa.md index 934ab4cf..d513a73c 100644 --- a/docs/microsd-2fa.md +++ b/docs/microsd-2fa.md @@ -71,11 +71,26 @@ In Delta Mode, the usual card policy is in effect. However, if you are relying on this 2FA feature to wipe the seed in a case of duress, there doesn't seem to be any need for Delta Mode. +## Duress Defenses + +We recommend simply keeping no card in your Coldcard once activating +this feature. Your attacker, or yourself under duress, will login +normally and trigger this defense without you taking any explicit +action. + If you were being forced to prepare a PSBT under duress, you can choose which SD card to use (so pick a normal one, which isn't enrolled) and you may also have a chance to clear your card of the special file. Either way would be an opportunity to ensure the -automatic wipe occurs, even as you comply as provide the PIN code. -If your hands are on the Coldcard during login, you can eject the -card as well. +automatic wipe occurs, even as you comply and provide the PIN code. + +Your enrolled SD cards can also be stored at another location away +from your Coldcard. This could be a bank safety deposit box, since +it contains no sensitive data. + +If you are closely surveilled when logging and using your Coldcard, +the PIN code might already be known to your attacker. However, there +is no indication on the screen during a normal (successful) login +that this feature is in effect, so they would not know if the SD +card was inserted by chance or necessity.