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OnePlus 6 face-unlock can be fooled by a photo

OnePlus 6 face-unlock is no more a secure option. It can easily be fooled by a colored or even black and white photo of the phone owner.

Launched on 16th May, OnePlus 6 has attracted the attention of the international mobile market with its high-end specs, sleek design and, more importantly, the face-unlock feature. The bad news was brought to light when one of Twitter users posted a video that OnePlus 6 face-unlock feature can be cheated with a printed colored photo of the phone’s owner.

See Also: OnePlus 6 goes official with 6.3-inch notched display and better cameras

The feature can even be exploited with a black and white photo as well. This puts a big question mark on the security of the smartphone?. It indirectly implies that if a person has a OnePlus 6 and anyone who has a printed photograph of its owner can unlock the smartphone and get access to all the personal data within the device.

 

In a statement given to Phone Arena, the company clarified that the face unlocking feature was designed “around convenience”. It cannot be used for banking and payment options as it is not much secured and users are advised to use a PIN, password and fingerprint sensor to make the security more trustworthy. However, the company added that it is “constantly working” to improve all of its technology.

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Aqsa Khunshan

I have done Mphil in Biotechnology from Punjab University, Lahore. I love to write about topics that fascinate me; business, startups, health, technology and, women empowerment. I am a foodie, ambivert, and angry anarchist. I have an instinct to learn new things and explore innovative ideas. You can reach out to me at aqsa.khunshan@techjuice.pk

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