Google Pixel phones shipped with secret backdoor, security experts warn

Google’s Pixel phones have been found to have a secret backdoor that could have given hackers free control over user devices. According to a joint analysis by mobile security firm iVerify, Palantir Technologies, and Trail of Bits, a significant number of Pixel devices shipped worldwide since September 2017 contained a dormant app named “Showcase.apk”. This app is equipped with extensive system privileges, enabling it to remotely execute code and install software without user consent.