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.

Should You Keep Using A Pattern Lock? Despite the team's shocking success rate at defeating pattern locks on Android phones, you'd only be at risk in the real world if someone actually got their ...

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 ...

Android's pattern lock, which lets you unlock your phone by swiping a specific pattern across the screen, may seem more secure than a password, but that's not always the case. While Android's ...

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 ...

Now, a new analysis of Android lock pattern passwords conducted by Norwegian University of Science and Technology graduate Marte Løge reveals that many lock patterns are trivial and easy to guess.

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 ...

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 ...