August 19, 2024 at 01:39PM A defunct application, “Showcase.apk,” has been discovered in the firmware of Google Pixel phones since September 2017. Despite being obsolete, it possesses significant privileges and potential for malicious activities. The app, pre-installed with Verizon, remains unremovable unless by Google. Although default-off, it poses a threat, especially for high-risk users and … Read more
August 16, 2024 at 03:15AM Dormant software in certain Google Pixel devices presents a vulnerability, allowing potential nefarious attacks and malware delivery. The issue stems from a pre-installed Android app with extensive system privileges, leaving devices susceptible to remote code execution. Despite being non-malicious, the app’s potential exploitation prompted Google to remove it from supported … Read more
April 3, 2024 at 12:57PM Google disclosed two Android security flaws, CVE-2024-29745 and CVE-2024-29748, exploited by forensic companies on Pixel smartphones. These vulnerabilities include information disclosure in the bootloader and privilege escalation in firmware. GrapheneOS confirmed the active exploitation of these flaws and urged Google to introduce measures against firmware vulnerabilities. (Words: 50) Key takeaways … Read more
April 3, 2024 at 10:52AM Google has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Pixel devices that were exploited by forensic companies to unlock phones without a PIN and access stored data. The vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-29745 and CVE-2024-29748, were actively exploited, prompting Google to issue a security update that addresses 24 vulnerabilities, including critical ones. Users can … Read more
February 1, 2024 at 11:10AM Google has offered a temporary fix for Google Pixel devices affected by the January 2024 Google Play system update, causing issues like app crashes and storage problems. While a more permanent update is in the works, impacted users can perform a complex fix using developer tools, with complaints about the … Read more