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Stop Using Face ID Right Now. Here's Why

  • Kim Key--PCMag.com
  • published date: 2026-02-14 13:51:15 UTC

Biometric locks like face recognition are convenient to set up—but because of a legal loophole, law enforcement can bypass them more easily than a traditional passcode. Using a face scan to unlock your phone and log in to accounts is certainly convenient, but…

Using a face scan to unlock your phone and log in to accounts is certainly convenient, but it's not the best option if you're concerned about your privacy. That's because, thanks to a 5th Amendment l… [+6390 chars]