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Security · 1h ago

Android lock screen bug lets Gemini send texts without PIN

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

A multi-touch gesture on Android lock screens bypasses authentication, allowing Gemini to send SMS without a PIN. Google has confirmed the bug and is working on a fix. The flaw affects devices running Android 14 and later with Gemini enabled.

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This is a reminder that AI integrations can introduce unexpected security holes, even in mature platforms like Android.
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