Over the Air, Under the Radar - Attacking and Securing the Pixel Modem

Explore a 40-minute Black Hat conference talk that delves into the Android Red Team's proactive approach to securing Google Pixel devices. Learn how the team continuously attacks high-risk areas of the phone, particularly focusing on the modem or baseband component. Understand the potential vulnerabilities in modems that can lead to remote compromises due to their interaction with untrusted remote sources like over-the-air radio and cell towers. Gain insights from security experts Xiling Gong, Farzan Karimi, Eugene Rodionov, and Xuan Xing as they discuss attack techniques and security measures for the Pixel modem. Access the full abstract and presentation materials to deepen your understanding of smartphone security and the ongoing efforts to protect devices before they reach users.