Why Apple's Face ID feature is a security 'compromise'

Apple executives unveiled the iPhone X this week along with a new facial recognition feature called Face ID. The iPhone's newest security feature, which uses a 3D scan of the user's face to unlock the phone, is also raising questions about privacy and security. Senior writer for Wired magazine Andy Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss whether the technology can be tricked and why using a six-digit passcode is more secure than anything else.

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[tamarockstar]

Wrong! You can’t use a 3D model of someone’s face. Apple did that they showed it in the keynote. They even made 3D faces to prevent that.

[wgaca]

Andy Greenberg for Wired should really educate himself if he thinks you can 'just show a picture' to the S8 and it will unlock.

[wilbertromero]

WRONG!!! This guy should watch one more time the presentation. They clearly said that the phone won’t be unlocked even if you used the best Hollywood 3D mask of you face or if you eyes are close or you are not paying attention to the phone. So for me is even more secure that Touch ID

[jamesedwards]

There are so many things wrong with what he said.
1) A six digit pin is harder, correct. Not impossible. All encryption can be broken. It just takes the bare minimal amount of tools and time.
What was for law enforcement to do. Was to bypass the block on attempts. With android phones. This is considerably easier to do. Since the operating system is open source. Their argument was that, they did not want the code. They wanted the block on attempts before the key is wiped; removed.
2) In order of difficulty of brute force. From easiest to hardest.
Biometrics.
PIN.
Pattern Lock.
Password of Readable Length.
Now something that does bother. You see FIDO technology in newer phones. There has not been a push require this technology on phone. You see more of a push for multiple factors of authentication.
If my phone required a PIN and a password. Or a password and a pattern. To break the encryption. That would be wonderful.

[issiewizzie]

Peoples career called into question ....

[abel.a]

Have anyone thought about twins to unlock the phone

[robyrandom]

You can't fool the Galaxy s8 with a photo

[rowandoggo]

So this phone won't work if you're wearing glasses, a scarf, grow facial hair, or shave it all off?

[dominickjohnston]

It's not new technology on phones 😂😂😂 97 present of what the iPhone x has is in the galaxy s6, the face id system has been around for years, and coming from someone who you can call a hack or don't, these face id's are a lot easier to get into then finger print scanners. It is very easy to trick these systems, especially in these phones early updates.

[cornholio]

What if iPhone X owner's face gets too fat or too skinny? What's gonna happen if the 3d imprint of the owner's face changes with a plastic surgery? What if someone makes a 3d mold of the owner's face?