Cellebrite Reveals Which Google Pixel Smartphones Are Vulnerable
Cellebrite Raises Concerns Over Google Pixel Security
As smartphones become a vast reservoir of personal data, the importance of security cannot be overstated. Cellebrite has made headlines by revealing that it can extract sensitive information from most Google Pixel phones, with an exception for those utilizing GrapheneOS.
Insights From a Recent Brieifing
In a recent Microsoft Teams briefing, an anonymous source, known as rogueFed, disclosed vital information regarding which models are vulnerable to Cellebrite's hacking capabilities. GrapheneOS—an Android-based operating system—provides enhanced security features, which could significantly limit such threats.
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 9
Notably, the latest Pixel 10 series does not appear on the vulnerability list. The extracted data can be categorized under three conditions: before first unlock, after first unlock, and unlocked, with the 'before first unlock' state being the most secure.
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