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Google confirms a dangerous Pixel security flaw was exploited by hackers

17 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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17 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Google confirmed that a critical vulnerability in the modem software of Pixel phones was exploited in limited, targeted zero-click attacks prior to the September 2026 security patch release.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 3 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Zero-click modem vulnerabilities have moved from theory to real attacks on Pixel phones, putting Android app and device founders at immediate risk of hostile exploitation. You must prioritise patch adoption tracking and rethink your threat models for background cellular attack vectors.

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3 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026

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Consumerpixel-phonessecurity-flawzero-click-attackmodem-vulnerabilityandroid-security