"In this age of cutting-edge technology it almost seems unbelievable that phone cameras could be fooled by a printed photo - and yet they can be. The majority of Android phones we've tested in the last four years can be easily unlocked using a 2D image, and some manufacturers are still failing to adequately warn their users that this is the case."
"Which? has tested 208 phone models released since October 2022, 133 of which could be fooled by a simple photo. In 2024, a staggering 72 per cent of phones tested failed to detect a printout spoof - up by a fifth from the year before when 53 per cent failed."
Research indicates that 60% of popular mobile phones can be deceived by printed photos, including models from major brands like Motorola and Nokia. Even high-end devices, such as the Oppo Find X9 Pro, are vulnerable. This flaw allows potential thieves to access sensitive information. Testing revealed that 133 out of 208 phone models released since October 2022 could be unlocked with a 2D image. The issue persists despite advancements in technology, with a significant percentage of devices failing to detect printout spoofing.
Read at Mail Online
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