Police use Cellebrite's technology to unlock phones for forensic analysis, but it's not magic. A few highlights from this reporting:
- Device manufacturer matters. E.g., Samsung devices appear more crackable than Google.
- Downloading your updates requires Cellebrite to research/develop new techniques. They're always playing catch up.
- Older devices are more vulnerable.
- Encryption matters. They often have to work harder if your password-protected device is turned off.
https://www.404media.co/leaked-docs-show-what-phones-cellebrite-can-and-cant-unlock/
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