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Pixel problems: Google's security nightmare caused by hidden software
Thursday August 15, 2024. 09:02 PM , from AppleInsider
A vulnerability included in every version of Android for previous Google Pixel models will soon be patched, but Pixel 9 buyers don't need to worry.Google Pixel 9The majority of Google Pixel smartphones sold from September 2017 onward have included a potentially dangerous bit of code in a hidden app. One that could be used to provide considerable access to the device by an attacker.Security researchers from iVerify discovered an issue when a threat-detection scanner discovered an odd Google Play Store app validation on a device used by someone at Palantir. Wired reports iVerify and Palantir worked together to find and disclose the problems to Google. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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