#PixelFirmware

Every Google Pixel Phone Has a Verizon App that Doubles As a Backdoor

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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

Google Warns of Pixel Firmware Security Flaw Exploited as Zero-Day

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June 13, 2024 at 04:00AM Google has warned of a zero-day security flaw, CVE-2024-32896, in Pixel Firmware, being exploited in targeted attacks. The June 2024 security update addresses a total of 50 vulnerabilities, including denial-of-service issues and information disclosure flaws in Qualcomm chipsets. Updates are available for supported Pixel devices. Previous security flaws have also … Read more