U.S. Government Issues 10-Day Deadline for Pixel Users to Update Phones or Face Disconnection

Tech & AI | June 23, 2024, 8:43 p.m.

The recent discovery of a zero-day exploit in Pixel handsets has raised serious concerns, with Google warning that the vulnerability is actively being exploited by attackers. The U.S. government has issued a directive for all federal employees using Pixel devices to update their phones before July 4th or discontinue use due to the high severity of the exploit. Managed by CISA, the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list highlights the risk of privilege escalation through the firmware vulnerability found in Android Pixel devices. While the focus is on Pixel users, GrapheneOS warns that all Android users may be at risk if not updated to Android 15. Companies and individuals using company Wi-Fi are urged to install the latest security update immediately to protect against potential exploitation. Stay informed and stay safe from potential cyber threats.