Topic: Login Gov

Adam Curry describes the arduous multi-factor authentication process required to access his Social Security information via login.gov. He reviews his projected monthly benefits, noting that while the numbers seem significant, inflation will likely render them worth "five nickels" by the time he reaches age 70.

The Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to expedite the adoption of digital IDs via the login.gov portal. In response to increasing government surveillance, the GrapheneOS mobile operating system has released a "kill switch" feature that allows users to enter a secondary PIN to instantly wipe their device if forced to unlock it by authorities.