Security · 2h ago
Russia Used Cellebrite on Activist's iPhone Months After Sales Cutoff
Russian authorities used Cellebrite's UFED tool to unlock the iPhone of detained activist Andrey Pivovarov in June 2021, three months after Cellebrite claimed it stopped sales to Russia. Citizen Lab found forensic traces on the phone and official Russian documents confirming the use. The case highlights gaps in export controls and the risk of technology diversion to repressive regimes.
Meridian48 take
Cellebrite's promise to halt sales rings hollow when existing tools remain in the field and can be used long after a cutoff is announced.
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