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SECURITYJul 17 · 09:15 UTCTHE REGISTER

Google fixing Android lock screen bug that lets Gemini send SMS without a PIN

Google is addressing a security flaw in Android 16 that allows unauthenticated users to send SMS or WhatsApp messages via Gemini from the lock screen without a PIN. The bug, reported to The Register, enables physical attackers to bypass device authentication using a specific multi-touch gesture, with Google confirming a fix will deploy this week.

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