Google removes hidden Pixel app that could have left millions of phones vulnerable to malware, spyware and other attacks

Google Pixel 8 shown held in hand.

If you own a Pixel phone that you bought through Verizon, it could be vulnerable to man-in-middle attacks, malware and spyware thanks to a pre-installed app.

According to a new blog post from the mobile device security firm iVerify, a severe vulnerability in this app could be exploited by hackers to launch all sorts of different attacks targeting Pixel users.