Cellebrite's Exploit Used to Compromise Android Phone

Amnesty International has revealed that a zero-day exploit sold by Cellebrite was used to compromise the Android phone of a Serbian student who had been critical of the government. This incident is part of a larger campaign of surveillance and repression by Serbian authorities, who have been using exploits sold by Cellebrite and NSO to target civil society.

The exploit, which can defeat the lock screen of fully patched Android devices, was used to gain access to the student's phone. This incident highlights the risks of using such exploits and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the surveillance industry.

Cellebrite has faced criticism for its role in enabling surveillance and repression, and this incident is likely to add to those concerns. The company has suspended sales to some customers in Serbia, but the incident raises questions about the effectiveness of such measures and the need for more robust safeguards to prevent the misuse of its products.