Apple iPhone X’s Face ID Hacked (Unlocked) Using 3D-Printed Mask

Just a week after Apple released its brand new iPhone X on November 3, a team of hackers has claimed to successfully hack Apple’s Face ID facial recognition technology with a mask that costs less than $150.

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The evolution of BYOD security in a mobile-first world

Bitglass’ research team surveyed 200 IT and security professionals at a national Gartner conference to learn more about the evolution of BYOD security in a mobile-first world. According to the research, one in four organizations lack some form of multi-factor authentication when securing BYOD, which is consistent with well-known enterprise security gaps. Using compromised passwords to control access and single-factor authentication has resulted in several high-profile data breaches in recent months. Enterprises have since turned … More Continue reading The evolution of BYOD security in a mobile-first world

Apple’s Face ID can be quickly disabled in an emergency

A week ago, Apple debuted iPhone X and Face ID, a new biometric security mechanism that replaces Touch ID. Face ID allows users to unlock their iPhone with their face. The same mechanism can also be used to make purchases in various Apple digital media stores, and to authenticate payments via Apple Pay. The mechanism works by projecting over 30,000 infrared dots onto a face and creating a 3D mesh of it, then comparing it … More Continue reading Apple’s Face ID can be quickly disabled in an emergency

Smashing Security podcast #042: Equifax, BlueBorne, and the iPhone X

Equifax’s shambolic response to its huge data breach, a scary-sounding Bluetooth exploit, and Apple’s iPhone X comes with Face ID.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Gra… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #042: Equifax, BlueBorne, and the iPhone X