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Cellebrite Claims to Halt Sales to Russia, Yet Tools Used to Hack Political Opponent

25 Haziran 2026TechCrunch

Cellebrite, a company known for its phone-unlocking technology, claimed it had ceased operations in Russia to avoid aiding the government. However, recent findings by security researchers indicate that Russian authorities successfully hacked the iPhone of a political opponent using Cellebrite's tools.
This situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of corporate commitments to ethical practices in the face of geopolitical pressures.
Cellebrite has positioned itself as a responsible player in the tech industry, particularly in the context of human rights and privacy. However, the ongoing use of its products by oppressive regimes illustrates the complexities of global business operations and the limitations of self-regulation in the tech sector.
The revelation that Cellebrite's tools were still used by Russian authorities despite the company's claims highlights the challenges in enforcing corporate ethics in regions with authoritarian regimes. It raises questions about the accountability of tech companies and the potential for their products to be misused,…

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