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Russia used Cellebrite forensics tool to hack activist phone despite sanctions

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Russia allegedly used a Cellebrite forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, even after the company cut off access due to sanctions. Cellebrite says the hardware predates current restrictions and was used without its consent. The incident highlights risks of exported surveillance tools being misused by adversaries.

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The claim that Cellebrite had no control over pre-sanctioned hardware underscores the challenge of policing dual-use tech after sale.
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