Hidden Android app exposes millions of Pixel phones to takeover

App intended to enable demo mode for stores has deep OS permissions

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Hidden Android app exposes millions of Pixel phones to takeover

A security vulnerability has been discovered in nearly all Google Pixel smartphones, leaving millions of users at risk.

The flaw, uncovered by researchers at mobile device security firm iVerify, stems from a hidden Android app that has been silently lurking on Pixel devices since 2017. The company found the weakn...

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