Why the iPhone X's Face ID is a terrible way to secure your data

The new iPhone X puts face recognition front and centre. Because it is the quickest and easiest way to unlock your phone. Before you've even thought about placing your finger on the scanner or entering a PIN, the camera will have already processed your face, checked it's you, and granted access. Despite its handiness, however, the technology is far from proven. Apple keeps its algorithms under lock and key, meaning we don't know for sure how well they work, but even the best in the business have woefully low reliability.