Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can and Can't Unlock 📱

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Summary:

  1. Limited Capabilities: Leaked documents reveal that Cellebrite, a prominent mobile forensics company, cannot unlock many modern iPhones as of April 2024.

  2. Specific Model Issues: Cellebrite’s tools are marked as “In Research” for all locked iPhones able to run iOS 17.4 or newer, meaning they cannot be unlocked. The iPhone XR and iPhone 11 series with iOS 17.1 to 17.3.1 are supported, while support for iPhone 12 and newer models running these versions is “Coming soon.”

  3. Industry Dynamics: The report highlights the ongoing struggle between device manufacturers like Apple and Google and hacking companies seeking vulnerabilities, demonstrating the fluid nature of mobile forensic capabilities.

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