While Google had touted the security of Android’s pattern unlock mechanism for securing data and information on an Android smartphone–law enforcement officials were unable to crack their way into the ...

The pattern lock system used by millions of Android users to secure their phones can be cracked in just five attempts simply by observing hand movements, security experts have claimed. A study by ...

Using Android's pattern unlock method appears to be a lot less secure than having a password or a PIN. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Researchers have discovered a way to break into Android smartphones that are ...

The Pattern Lock method of securing an Android device – one of the most popular methods amongst users, which involves connecting dots with straight lines in a pattern devised by the user – can be ...

The popular Pattern Lock system is used to secure millions of Android phones - but researchers have revealed it can easily be cracked. New software can analyse the user's finger movement from up to ...

Pattern Lock is a popular protection method for Android devices, but it could be putting you at risk Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to our newsletter We have more ...

A screen pattern lock is an alternative to PIN codes or text passwords on Android devices and estimates suggest it's used on around 40 percent of smartphones and tablets running the OS. Because ...