Everyone’s aware how Apple touted its FaceID as the biggest USP of the iPhone X, claiming that the new security solution is way ahead and secure compared to the TouchID. However, many have managed to trick the system and unlock the device. We already know that the FaceID can be fooled by identical twins and a security firm called Bkav has developed a mask that can beat the FaceID.
Adding to the buzz, a new report from The Wired shows a 10-year-old unlocking mother’s iPhone X using his face. This could mean that family members who bear resemblance might be able to bypass the system to unlock each other’s iPhones.
The Mother and son duo demonstrate how the kid is able to unlock her iPhone. The Wired report also points out how the FaceID behaves if the face is registered in different light.
That being said, Apple has already mentioned in a security paper that children under 13 years shouldn’t use facial recognition as their faces can be very similar to each other.
Company’s security paper reads “The probability of a false match is different for twins and siblings that look like you as well as among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features may not have fully developed. If you’re concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate.”
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