Millions of Pixel phones could be vulnerable to a new cyberattack – here's what you need to know

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August 16, 2024, 1:00 AM

• •A new report reveals a serious vulnerability affecting millions of Pixel smartphones worldwide.
• •The offending software in question is called Showcase.apk, which was originally developed by third-party company Smith Micro Software for demo devices inside Verizon stores.
• •A skilled-enough hacker could activate Showcase via a backdoor, which would allow them to inject a Pixel phone with malware or spyware.

A serious vulnerability has been discovered in millions of Pixel smartphones worldwide that could make them vulnerable to malware and spyware. The vulnerability is caused by a software called Showcase.apk, which was originally developed by third-party company Smith Micro Software for demo devices inside Verizon stores.

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