Security News > 2017 > January > Your smartphone’s unlock pattern or PIN can be easily cracked (Help Net Security)

Locking your smartphone or tablet when not in use is a great idea, but you should be aware that shoulder-surfing individuals can easily discover the PIN or pattern you use to unlock your device. In fact, the would-be attacker doesn’t even have to look over your shoulder: a group of researchers proved that recording a user’s finger movements from a few meters away allows them to crack the unlock pattern of 95 percent of Android … More →

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