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One such advanced security feature that Apple has come up with is its renowned face ID. But is it really as secure as Apple claims it to be?
Your Face ID is Vulnerable Unless You Change This Setting
Initially, Apple’s Face ID utilizes its TrueDepth camera, capturing facial data with incredible accuracy by projecting and analyzing thousands of invisible dots. It creates a map of all your creases and wrinkles and saves that information as a code to unlock your phone.
Additionally, Face ID automatically adjusts to the development (if any) that may have gone through the look, like when you wear makeup or grow facial hair. Face ID uses your passcode to verify your identity when there has been a more significant change to your look, such as removing your beard, before updating your face data.
Hats, scarves, glasses, contact lenses, face masks, sunglasses, and other headwear are all compatible with Face ID. According to Apple, the odds of someone else's face unlocking your iPhone are one in a million.
What About Your Face?
One of the common and obvious concerns is: what if someone unlocks your phone by holding it up to your face, while you are asleep? Well, the good news is that these systems usually never work when you have your eyes closed.
The bad news? This security feature on your phone can well be disregarded. But, to prevent this from happening, there is something that can be done as discussed below:
Smartphones are equipped with specific security features for users with hearing, visual, or mobility impairments. You can either use your phone to dictate what appears on the screen or enlarge the words on it. If you have trouble touching the screen or pushing the buttons on your iPhone, features like 'AssistiveTouch' would make it easier for you to utilize it.
These are some vital tools that assist them to their aid, for users who need them. Yet, there is a setting that can compromise your security.
Face ID also offers an accessibility feature to help those who are blind or have vision impairment. With the help of this setting, you may unlock your phone without having to open your eyes. While some users may need this, one should avoid using the feature if their feature is not impaired. Here is where to find it:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Face ID & Attention.
- Make sure Require Attention for Face ID is enabled.
Although this setting is enabled by default, someone who has access to your phone could lock it while you are asleep and then turn it back on. Thus, to avoid the frightening consequences that may ensue, a brief check and constant monitoring here is more than worthwhile.
