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Plausible Deniability with Dual-Pin Safe System

Overview

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The Plausible Deniability with Dual-Pin Safe System feature enables UnoLock CybVault users to protect their sensitive data by maintaining two separate safes accessible via distinct PINs, one for primary data and a secondary "decoy" safe for less sensitive information. This system allows users to plausibly deny the existence of their primary safe under coercion or duress, as the decoy safe appears legitimate but contains no critical data. By leveraging this dual-pin mechanism, UnoLock ensures that users can safeguard their most sensitive assets, such as cryptocurrency keys, confidential documents, or personal records, even in high-risk scenarios, reinforcing the platform’s zero-knowledge security and privacy-first approach.

How It Works

  • Dual-Pin System: Users set two distinct PINs during safe creation, one for the primary safe containing sensitive data and another for a decoy safe with non-critical data, both encrypted with AES-256 GCM.
  • Decoy Safe Access: If coerced to provide access, users can enter the decoy PIN, which opens a fully functional but innocuous safe, concealing the existence of the primary safe.
  • Zero-Knowledge Design: UnoLock’s servers cannot distinguish between primary and decoy safes, as all data is encrypted client-side, ensuring no metadata reveals the dual-safe structure.
  • Seamless Integration: The dual-pin system is integrated into the user interface, allowing easy management of both safes without compromising security or usability.

Security Implications

  • Protection Under Coercion: The decoy safe provides plausible deniability, allowing users to comply with demands for access without revealing sensitive data, critical in high-risk situations.
  • Enhanced Privacy: The zero-knowledge design ensures that no one, including UnoLock, can detect the existence of a primary safe, preserving user privacy even under scrutiny.
  • Resilience Against Threats: By concealing critical data, the feature protects users from physical or legal threats, ensuring their assets remain secure.

Use Cases

  • High-Risk Environments: Individuals in oppressive regimes or under surveillance can use the dual-pin system to protect sensitive data, such as activist records or cryptocurrency keys, by revealing only the decoy safe if coerced.
  • Corporate Security: Businesses can safeguard trade secrets or financial data, using the decoy safe to deflect unauthorized access attempts during audits or investigations.
  • Personal Privacy: Users concerned about personal privacy can maintain a decoy safe for routine data, keeping their primary safe hidden for critical assets like family documents or digital wallets.

Why It Matters

In scenarios where users face coercion, legal pressure, or physical threats, protecting sensitive data while maintaining plausible deniability is essential. The dual-pin safe system empowers users to safeguard their most valuable assets without arousing suspicion, offering a unique layer of security not found in traditional storage solutions. This feature strengthens UnoLock’s zero-knowledge architecture, making it a critical tool for users in high-stakes environments where privacy and security are paramount.

FAQs

How does the dual-pin safe system work under coercion?

The system allows users to enter a decoy PIN that opens a secondary safe with non-sensitive data, concealing the existence of the primary safe containing critical information.

Can UnoLock detect if I’m using a decoy safe?

No, UnoLock’s zero-knowledge architecture ensures that servers cannot distinguish between primary and decoy safes, as all data is encrypted client-side.

What happens if I forget my primary PIN?

If the primary PIN is forgotten, recovery options like LockOutGuard or backup keys can be used, but the decoy safe remains separate and unaffected.

Compliance & Privacy Regulations

  • GDPR & HIPAA Compliance: The dual-pin safe system supports compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations by ensuring that sensitive data remains protected and inaccessible, even under coercion, enhancing user privacy.

Integration with Other Features

  • Client-Side Encryption Using AES-256 GCM: Ensures that both primary and decoy safes are encrypted locally, maintaining zero-knowledge privacy and concealing the dual-safe structure.
  • Commitment to Anonymity and Data Privacy: Complements anonymity by preventing any server-side detection of the dual-pin system, aligning with UnoLock’s privacy-first approach.