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Gemini is Allowing Attackers to Bypass the Android Lock Screen

Google's Gemini digital assistant is allowing attackers to bypass the Android lock screen, according to multiple reports received by The Register. Users can access features such as sending SMS or WhatsApp messages from the lock screen when Gemini is enabled, posing a security risk.

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Gemini is Allowing Attackers to Bypass the Android Lock Screen
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fria 1 The Register* *received multiple reports of people being able to access features such as sending SMS or WhatsApp messages from the lock screen when Gemini is enabled.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/07/23/gemini-is-allowing-attackers-to-bypass-the-android-lock-screen/

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