The potential security vulnerability had been found in all Pixel phones sold by Google across the world.
If you own a Google Pixel smartphone, don’t forget to update it with the latest version of the Android software to fix a major security loophole in the device.
A few years ago, Google had reportedly installed a hidden app known as “Showcase.apk” on all Pixel handsets to enable in-store demos of the device at certain stores. Over time, the piece of software became inactive as it was no longer used.
However, cybersecurity company iVerify discovered last month that the Showcase.apk file could potentially be exploited to make Pixel smartphones “accessible to hackers and ripe for man-in-the-middle attacks, code injection, and spyware.”
The potential security vulnerability, which was found in all Pixel phones sold by Google across the world, led data mining firm Palantir to ban all Android devices in its office.
Now, Google’s monthly Android update for September includes a fix to “remove third-party APK to address security vulnerability.” The tech giant had said that it had “seen no evidence of any active exploitation” of the Showcase.apk file.
The Android update also carries improvements regarding Wi-Fi stability and performance of Pixel 9 series, the company’s brand new lineup of smartphones. Google is further expected to roll out Android 15 for its devices next month.
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