Recently, both Apple and Google burst into flames Because of the settings that can reset the respective account on the phone once the phone is unlocked.
A peculiarity of Android is that you can use the unlock method to pass a challenge that allows you to reset your Google password. will have access to your Google Account. Of course, they had to know how to unlock your phone to get there.
Many feel that this is a bug or defect. it’s not. I don’t really like the idea of automatically making every phone I sign in to be a trusted device, but it’s a convenience setting, not a bug. It’s more about keeping other people off your phone and personal business than it is about having access to everything. This is the classic trade-off between convenience and security, and it’s ubiquitous in all businesses.
Basically, you can use features like this to keep track of everything or manage everything yourself without any help from your phone.Google knows which way is easier. Ultimately, it’s safer because it uses a simpler method.
In summary, you need a strong screen lock.
No one knows which screen unlock method is best, but as long as you don’t rely on Android’s face unlock (unless you’re still using a Pixel 4), it’s pretty safe.
Yes, something like a 6-digit PIN is more secure than a 4-digit PIN, and using a password is even “better”, but the most effective way is to use it. For most of us, it’s a fingerprint and that’s enough.
I know someone will cut off your finger or force you to tap the screen, but most of us would be quick and long anyway if faced with the thought of losing a finger. I’ll hand over complex passwords because I like to have all my fingers. Also, fingerprints are usernames and should not be used as something that might need to be changed like a password. But that’s what people use because it’s easy.
No screen lock method is 100% secure, but the one you use is 100% good.
Your Google password isn’t the only thing you need to worry about if someone breaks into your phone. Anyone with access to your phone can see your email (which can also be used to reset your Google account password), banking apps that probably use SMS or email for authentication, your Amazon account and associated payment methods, and everything else. A cached password is required for easy and fast sign-in.
This annoying convenience and security issue is everywhere. Especially in web browsers. Again, it is assumed that you are controlling access to the actual device and using a strong unlocking method. Do you have to log into Gmail, Twitter, or Facebook every time you open the app? No, you don’t. Even I don’t.
I don’t think Google or Apple will change things so you can’t use your phone to pass security challenges. In fact, I think things are going the other way around now that your phone is also his two-factor authentication key. Nothing to do has changed.
- For accounts that allow passwords, use good passwords that contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and & or } or two special characters.
- Please use a different password for all.
- Change your password regularly.
- We use 2FA on all services that allow it.
- If you need it, use a password manager.
- Make sure the screen lock cannot be bypassed easily.
A final piece of advice and something to remember is that Apple and Google have great software that can track lost or stolen phones and wipe them remotely.
Once you’ve tried it at least once to make sure it’s working, and not just in the space next to your car seat or in your car, but if it’s lost or stolen, you can use it to wipe your lost phone. Don’t be afraid to use your desk at work.
Phone security is not difficult and you don’t have to be a special person. Someone will be happy to withdraw the last $80 from your bank or use your credit card via Amazon if possible.
