Android 14 Adds New Security Features to Block 2G Exploits and Baseband Attacks
Android 14 Adds New Security Features to Block 2G Exploits and Baseband Attacks
03 October 2024
Google has revealed the various security guardrails that have been incorporated into its latest Pixel devices to counter the rising threat posed by baseband security attacks.
The cellular baseband (i.e., modem) refers to a processor on the device that's responsible for handling all connectivity, such as LTE, 4G, and 5G, with a mobile phone cell tower or base station over a radio interface.
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