- Google Pixel spyware warning has been issued due to a serious security vulnerability in the pre-installed Showcase app, leaving millions of devices exposed to man-in-the-middle attacks and potential spyware injections.
- The vulnerability was highlighted by iVerify, which noted that the app operates at the system level and can alter the phone’s operating system, creating a significant security risk.
- Palantir’s CISO criticized Google for embedding third-party software without proper security reviews, asserting that this compromises the safety of users relying on the Android ecosystem.
- Although there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, iVerify warns that users cannot protect themselves from this vulnerability as the app is part of the firmware and cannot be uninstalled.
- Google plans to remove the Showcase app from all supported Pixel devices in an upcoming software update, while also notifying other Android manufacturers about the issue.
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