Google confirms Pixel 4 face unlock works with eyes closed

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One of the major security features of the new Google Pixel 4 smartphone is that it can be unlocked through facial recognition. But a new BBC report found the tool can be used even if a person's eyes are closed.

New York One of the major security features of the new Google Pixel 4 smartphone is that it can be unlocked through facial recognition. But a new BBC report found the tool can be used even if a person's eyes are closed.

The report said its journalists were able to unlock Pixel 4 multiple times with Face Unlock while their eyes were shut, potentially giving someone other than the owner access to the device. Apple's iPhone uses similar technology but it does not work if someone's eyes are closed."The obvious issue seems to be that you could use it when someone is sleeping or even dead," said Nasir Memon, a professor and founder of NYU Tandon School of Engineering's cybersecurity program.

— Chris Fox October 15, 2019 Google told CNN Business that the issue is not a bug and that it"meets the security requirements" and"is resilient against unlock attempts via other means, like with masks." Although Google did not say it was immediately fixing the issue, it noted"this feature is designed to get better over time with software updates.

 

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