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Cellebrite said it cut off Russia, but Russia used its tools anyway
Security researchers discovered that Russian authorities used a Cellebrite phone-unlocking device to access an iPhone belonging to a political opponent, despite Cellebrite's stated decision to cease business with Russia. The finding suggests the company's export controls or enforcement mechanisms may be insufficient to prevent continued access to its tools by sanctioned actors.
Why it matters: Organizations and security practitioners in democratic nations should recognize that commercial surveillance tools can be repurposed against political targets even after vendor restrictions, highlighting the need for stronger supply chain controls and heightened awareness of device vulnerabilities.
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threat intel
Cellebrite said it cut off Russia, but Russia used its tools anyway
Security researchers discovered that Russian authorities used a Cellebrite phone-unlocking device to access an iPhone belonging to a political opponent, despite Cellebrite's stated decision to cease business with Russia. The finding suggests the company's export controls or enforcement mechanisms may be insufficient to prevent continued access to its tools by sanctioned actors.
Why it matters: Organizations and security practitioners in democratic nations should recognize that commercial surveillance tools can be repurposed against political targets even after vendor restrictions, highlighting the need for stronger supply chain controls and heightened awareness of device vulnerabilities.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker