{
  "id": 7807203,
  "title": "Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/google-says-some-pixel-phone-owners-were-hacked-in-zero-day-attacks",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:47:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/16/google-says-some-pixel-phone-owners-were-hacked-in-zero-day-attacks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google revealed that a software bug in its Pixel smartphones was exploited in targeted cyberattacks. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-58704, has since been patched. The bug, discovered in the modem that enables Pixel phones to connect to the internet, could enable attackers to bypass the device's security measures and access sensitive data. This type of attack, known as a \"zero-click\" attack, does not require any interaction from the phone owner. Google did not disclose the identity of the entity exploiting the bug, and the company did not respond to requests for further information. While it's not unusual for such bugs to be abused by surveillance vendors, the potential for misuse is significant, as the compromised data could potentially be accessed by governments and law enforcement agencies.",
  "summary": "The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem \"may be under limited, targeted exploitation.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google’s new wallpaper puts the Pixel 11’s blueprint on your lock screen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/googles-new-wallpaper-puts-the-pixel-11s-blueprint-on-your-lock-screen",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:21:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I was convinced my Google Pixel camera shoots dull photos until I toggled this hidden setting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/i-was-convinced-my-google-pixel-camera-shoots-dull-photos-until-i",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:30:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}