The popular Pattern Lock system used to secure millions of Android phones can be cracked within just five attempts – and more complicated patterns are the easiest to crack, security experts reveal.

In fact, around 40% of Android owners opt for this lock method, which requires them to draw a secret pattern on a grid of dots to gain access to the device. However, security experts have warned ...

But it’s still not an encouraging study for the 40 percent of Android users who use the Pattern Lock method to unlock their phones. SEE ALSO: People are 'theft-proofing' their Apple AirPods by ...

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 ...

"Pattern lock" is often used together with PIN code and password as unlock method of Android smartphone. However, from the analysis result based on the statistical data of the pattern lock ...

I will discuss two key methods to reset your Android screen lock security pattern. If your mobile phone device still runs on Android version 4.4 or older versions, use the steps below to get past ...

“Pattern Lock is a very popular protection method for Android Devices. As well as for locking their devices, people tend to use complex patterns for important financial transactions such as ...

Originally introduced in 2008, Android’s lock pattern screen was presented as both an easier and more secure alternative to traditional numeric passcodes. While a standard four-digit pin gives ...

Pattern-screen locks on Android phones are secure ... cellular telephone's memory was caused by an electronic 'pattern lock' programmed into the cellular telephone. A pattern lock is a modern ...

Using a numeric PIN code to unlock your Android smartphone or relying on ... improved somewhat by removing feedback lines on the pattern lock (35.3% success rate for shoulder surfers, rising ...

Android's pattern lockscreen ... For her masters thesis, Løge examined some 4,000 lock patterns and discovered a set of common bad practices; the pattern-lock equivalent of starting your ...