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ManiacJoe

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5. Depends on the level of security you are looking for.

Reply to IcyPeas (Original post)

Sun Nov 21, 2021, 08:35 AM

Nov 2021

The biometrics are good at keeping family members out of your phone.
Obviously, face detection has problems distinguishing between identical twins and the like.
Biometrics do not require you do be conscious for them to work.
Not sure how much hacking is required to exploit bad implementations by the manufacturers.

Legally, law enforcement can force you do unlock your phone using biometrics with or without your consent. A PIN or password cannot be legally forced.

5-6 digit PINs work extremely well when well chosen.

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Are thumbprint and facial recognition security features really secure? [View all] IcyPeas Nov 2021 OP

I won't use those features SheltieLover Nov 2021 #1

Yeah, but frustrated hackers could cut off your thumb to get in. Hoyt Nov 2021 #2

Not a definitive answer because BootinUp Nov 2021 #3

i won't do financial transactions on phone except for iphone apps Tetrachloride Nov 2021 #4

Depends on the level of security you are looking for. ManiacJoe Nov 2021 #5

I did not know this: IcyPeas Nov 2021 #6

Forced biometric unlock... legal or not? Lucid Dreamer Dec 2021 #7