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Let's also not forget that it took a famous hardware hacker three months to discover a vulnerability in a Trezor he had physical access to. And the only reason it worked was because the device used an outdated firmware version that made such a vulnerability possible. That has been patched a long time ago. Trezors remain vulnerable to physical manipulation, but you must know what you are doing. A random thief doesn't. Even if the required hardware for a successful attack isn't expensive, it's not something most people keep in their garage or know how to use.
And here's the kicker: Not only would an attack require physical access to the device, but it would likely take a significant amount of time too. I mean, let's be real here, it's highly unlikely that there's a bunch of folks out there with a ready-to-go Trezor hacking setup in their garage or basement. The chances of running into someone like that in your vicinity are extremely slim. So, even in the worst-case scenario where you lose access to your Trezor device, you still have a window of opportunity. You can usse the backup seed to regain access to your funds and swiftly transfer them to a secure wallet.
The primary purpose of having a physical device to safeguard your assets is not to provide absolute security, but rather to make the potential for theft extremely challenging.