Cellebrite Chaos: Serbian Student Activist’s Phone Hacked with Zero-Day Exploit!
Amnesty International uncovers a Cellebrite zero-day exploit used to unlock a Serbian activist’s Android phone. The exploit targets Linux kernel USB drivers, affecting a wide range of Android devices. In response, Cellebrite has suspended its technology use in Serbia amidst allegations of misuse by local authorities.
Hot Take:
So, it turns out that being an activist in Serbia means having to deal with more than just protests and banners. You might also have to deal with plainclothes agents, phone hacking, and some pretty shady software. Who knew being politically active could turn your smartphone into a secret agent’s playground?
Key Points:
- A Serbian student activist’s phone was hacked using a Cellebrite zero-day exploit.
- The exploit targeted Android USB drivers and could impact over a billion devices.
- Google patched one vulnerability, while two others remain unpatched in Android.
- Cellebrite suspended technology support to Serbia due to misuse by local police.
- Amnesty International calls for further investigations and better safeguards.
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