Most Android Phones' Face Unlock Fooled by Photos, Tests Warn

7 articles · Updated · 매일경제 · Apr 17

A majority of Android smartphones with facial recognition can be unlocked using a simple 2D photo, recent UK consumer tests reveal.
Out of 208 phones tested since 2022, 133—including flagship Samsung, Oppo, and Motorola models—were vulnerable, while Apple iPhones and recent Google Pixels resisted spoofing.
Experts warn users to switch to PINs or fingerprints for security, as many manufacturers fail to adequately warn about the limitations of 2D facial recognition.

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