Google Introduces Pixel Binary Transparency for Enhanced Phone Security
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google has introduced a new security measure called Pixel Binary Transparency for Pixel phones, allowing users to verify that their devices are running official, untampered factory images. This helps protect against supply chain attacks that could compromise user data. The feature utilizes a public cryptographic log and Merkle tree to provide mathematical proof of the authenticity of the device's software. Google plans to expand this security measure to include checks for other executed code on the device in the future.