Pixel 4’s Face Unlock Works Even if You’re Asleep (Or Dead) - Android

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Pixel 4’s Face Unlock Works Even if You’re Asleep (Or Dead) - Android

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Google, in its recently launched Pixel 4 Duo, has ditched the fingerprint sensor. The smartphones rely on Google’s proprietary facial… Read More

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Google, in its recently launched Pixel 4 Duo, has ditched the fingerprint sensor. The smartphones rely on Google’s proprietary facial scanning system which is pretty similar to Apple’s, except for one flaw that can pose a huge security threat.

Google’s facial scanning system does not require the user to actively look at the phone before it unlocks. Hence, the Face Unlock function works even if the user is sleeping. This is a massive flaw since users who are asleep (even dead) could unlock the smartphone for others unknowingly.

The issue was first highlighted by the BBC, and BBC news reporter Chris Fox also tweeted a video on twitter as proof for the flaw.