Android Phones Exposed to Remote Access

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Remote Access Vulnerability

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Android Phones Exposed to Remote Access Vulnerability

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Android phones have been found to contain a hidden security vulnerability that could allow remote access to user data.

The vulnerability involves a pre-installed application known as Showcase.apk , which, though dormant by default, can be activated to potentially allow unauthorized remote access.

Palantir Technologies , a data analysis platform vendor that often works with government agencies and other security-sensitive clients, expressed grave concerns about the implications of this vulnerability.

Google has now announced that it will issue an update to remove the application from all supported Pixel devices.

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