Pixel Phones Hit by Critical Modem Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers

Google has confirmed that hackers exploited a critical vulnerability in the modems of its Pixel phones. The bug, tracked as CVE-2026-58704, was buried deep inside the software powering the cellular modem and could allow an attacker to bypass Android's security protections.

The attack could be carried out without any interaction from the user, known as a 'zero-click' attack. Google patched the vulnerability with its latest software update, which includes more than 200 security fixes. The update was released on September 16, 2026, and is available for all Pixel models.

Google has not shared further details about the attacks or who was targeted, but recommends that Pixel owners ensure their phones are running the latest security patch. The vulnerability was discovered in the National Vulnerability Database and reported by TechCrunch.