Security · 1h ago
Cellebrite tools used by Russia despite promised sales ban
Security researchers discovered that Russian authorities used a Cellebrite device to unlock an iPhone belonging to a political opponent. Cellebrite had previously stated it would halt sales to the Russian government. The finding raises questions about the company's compliance and export controls.
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This suggests either Cellebrite's ban was ineffective or its tools reached Russia through third parties, highlighting the difficulty of enforcing tech sanctions.
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Cellebrite said it cut off Russia, but Russia used is tools anyway →
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