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Google Pixel owners urged to patch actively exploited modem flaw
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google has issued a security update urging Pixel smartphone users to patch a critical modem vulnerability that is actively being exploited by attackers, potentially allowing remote code execution.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.
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Mobile security founders must prioritise rapid deployment of patches for modem vulnerabilities as Google Pixel users face active exploit risk. Unpatched devices expose users and services to intrusion, meaning your security tools could be in higher demand this week.
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3 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026
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