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Old 16 September 2015, 05:04 PM
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Default Android Lollipop users - time to lower your security

or pray for an update.

I seriously doubt many people are using more than a PIN or Pattern but still, not great.

http://www.hotforsecurity.com/blog/h...ord-12675.html
Old 16 September 2015, 06:51 PM
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dont think its up there with that unfortunate touch ID fiasco ?
Old 16 September 2015, 07:21 PM
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dont think its up there with that unfortunate touch ID fiasco ?
You'll need to elaborate. I have no idea what you're talking about, probably in your mind.
Old 16 September 2015, 09:46 PM
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Users have been waiting since last October for Apple to fix this flaw in iOS and OSX.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/02/mac-keychain-flaw/
http://bgr.com/2015/06/17/ios-securi...ro-day-iphone/
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Originally Posted by jonc
Users have been waiting since last October for Apple to fix this flaw in iOS and OSX.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/02/mac-keychain-flaw/
http://bgr.com/2015/06/17/ios-securi...ro-day-iphone/
Oh please! Read the first comment.

You can 3D print the keys that the TSA use to open luggage, whilst we're off topic.
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Lock screens are a pain in the *** anyway
Old 17 September 2015, 11:09 AM
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Played with the pattern idea for a while , then decided didn't need to bother

I use my credit card to pay stuff anyway
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I use my fingerprint on my S6 Edge plus. It's a lot faster than the one on my iPhone 6 actually.
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