Google says Pixel 10 advances baseband security by bringing Rust to the cellular modem firmware. Pixel 9 already ships with mitigations against a range of memory-safety vulnerabilities, and the effort targets risks in complex baseband software.
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Why it matters
Cellular baseband firmware is a sensitive attack surface, and memory-safety vulnerabilities can expose devices to exploitation. Google’s move to use Rust in Pixel 10 extends its security work on modem software.