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Pixel Panic: Massive Security Flaw Puts Smartphones at Risk!
June 2024 has been massive for Pixel smartphones! Google rolled out a huge security update addressing 50 vulnerabilities, including the insidious CVE-2024-32896 flaw. Pixel owners, update your phones now to dodge the bad actors lurking in your software!
Hot Take:
Looks like Google is playing whack-a-mole with vulnerabilities, and this time, the mole is a sneaky little privilege escalator. Get patching, Pixel pals!
Key Points:
– Google released a major security update addressing 50 vulnerabilities for multiple Pixel models.
– CVE-2024-32896 is a particularly concerning Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability.
– The patch is available for numerous Pixel models, including Pixel Fold, Pixel 7, and Pixel 8 series.
– Non-Pixel Android devices will have to wait for a fix, possibly until Android 15 is released.
– Installing the update is straightforward via the Settings menu on Pixel phones.
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