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

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