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The New Secure Device: Trust Starts Below the OS
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A zero-click privilege escalation vulnerability in the cellular modem of Google Pixel devices exposes a critical security gap below the operating system, highlighting the need for organisations to verify and govern all device components, including modem firmware and chipsets, beyond just apps and OS patches.
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You must expand device compliance checks to include modems and firmware, not just operating systems or apps. Ignoring these layers puts your users and sensitive data at risk from invisible wireless exploits.
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