Their face?
He had more than one?................
Facial recognition is convenient for the user, but I would personally rather input a code. Maybe a combination of face recognition or thumbprint AND a code would be better.
“Rag doll” theory of search warrant.
If police can use your limp uncooperative body to gather information, they don’t need your consent.
And if you’re trying to secure information related to illegal/immoral activity, don’t use biometrics for security.
BTW: pressing the volume-up and sleep buttons together disables Face ID. You can also disable biometrics outright, specify a long complex passcode, and set the device to “brick” after 10 failed attempts. Apple has done everything they can to provide real security if you want it, while also providing the convenience of biometrics if you prefer.
Read this earlier this morning—they used a search warrant, so not an issue. But they could just as easily ignored that step. Seems fingerprints and face need more explicit protection or recognition. As I am preparing to buy a new Xs Max with facial recognition, my only consolation is that I don’t do anything illegal. Like fingerprints, I’ll turn on facial recognition.
Ping!
Hey, would a PHOTOGRAPH unlock the iPhone?...............
Two factor authentication is your friend.
Something you have.
Something you know.
Your face, your fingerprint, your retina, etc.
A simple passcode that’s in your memory.
Search warrant won’t help them.
But maybe Apple Corp. would.
well THIS sounds like something that could tie-up our entire Federal court system for the next thirteen years...
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As with so many things, you sacrifice security for convenience.
I’m getting ready to ditch my smartphone. This is one of the reasons why.
If they get a warrant to get the I-phone does that mean that the suspect must help them find evidence?
I wonder if this would be a 5 amendment violation. A witness can remain silent, but does a witness or suspect have to help the investigator? If they wanted to get into his computer would the suspect be required to tell them the passwords? Is not helping considered to be obstruction?