Google Pixel 8 face unlock can reportedly be tricked: here’s what happened

Pixel 8 series Face Unlock is not secure

• The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro come with face unlock security, similar to most flagships and mid-range offerings.
• This is easily one of the most important features on a phone and critical for security.
• However, a Reddit user claims that his brother was able to unlock the Pixel 8 through Face Unlock.
• This is despite the two siblings looking “very different.”

The Mountain View giant says the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro feature a Face Unlock that is very secure and is Class 3, which is the highest Android biometric class standard. What this tech means is that it is very unlikely that someone else will be able to unlock the phone through the face. However, the Reddit user claims otherwise. There are chances that Pixel 8’s Face Unlock system was fooled by the sibling’s resemblance.

Also Read

Pixel 8 series can broadcast video to external device via USB-C, contrary to what Google says

Google Pixel 8 series to get lossless USB audio upgrade soon

5 Google Pixel 8 Pro photo editing features that will truly blow your mind

There are chances that this could be a bug in the system that might be exploited by someone who looks similar to the owner of the phone. Google hasn’t responded to the issue and at this point, it is not clear whether this is an actual vulnerability or as said just. a bug that can be fixed through a software update.