In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind HSBC's decision to replace Secure Key Exclusive, what the new replacement is, and what it means for customers.
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| Risk | Probability | Mitigation | |------|-------------|-------------| | Biometric false rejection (wet fingers, low light) | Medium | Fallback to device PIN + 3-attempt rule then emergency card | | User resistance to “no physical device” | Medium | 12-month coexistence period + educational videos | | Corporate policy bans personal phones | Low (but real) | Dedicated FIDO2 hardware token (YubiKey 5 Series) issued by employer | | Server-side private key database breach | Very low | HSBC never stores private keys; only public key fingerprints | In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind