Attacking and Securing the Google Pixel Modem - Security Analysis and Vulnerabilities

Explore a 48-minute conference talk from DEF CON 31 where Android Red Team members delve into their offensive security evaluation of modems in Google Pixel devices. Learn how the team proactively identifies and addresses vulnerabilities in the phone's baseband - a privileged system component that processes data from cell towers. Discover why modem security has become increasingly important in mobile device security research, particularly as software-defined radio devices and public toolkits have made baseband security analysis more accessible. Understand the potential risks of modem vulnerabilities, which can enable remote attacks leading to various forms of device compromise, and gain insights into how the Android Red Team works to secure these critical components before devices reach users.