iPhone X Face ID already tricked by $200 mask

It turns out you don't need an evil twin because Apple's Face ID can be hacked using a mask, according to IT security researchers. When Apple announced it was getting rid of Touch ID for facial recognition, the company said it was a more secure option with only a one in 1,000,000 chance of being hacked. "If you happen to have an evil twin, you need to protect your data with a passcode," marketing vice president Phil Schiller joked during Apple's iPhone X announcement. Well, it turns out you don't need an evil twin because Apple's Face ID can be hacked using a mask, according to IT security researchers at Bkav. The researchers didn't use any special software or hacks to bypass Face ID, instead using a 3D printed frame, makeup, a silicone nose and 2D images, along with special processing on the cheeks and around the face where there are large areas of skin.