Source: Vice
Summary
Cellebrite, a company that produces phone unlocking and hacking tools, has shifted its approach to sales after new allegations of abuse in Jordan and Kenya. The company had previously stopped sales to countries accused of misusing its tools.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Cellebrite’s tools are used to unlock and extract data from phones. The company claims its tools are used for legitimate purposes, such as investigating crimes. However, allegations of abuse in Jordan and Kenya have raised concerns. Cellebrite has changed its sales approach, but details are scarce. Because when you’re selling hacking tools, a “new approach” usually means the same old thing with a fresh coat of paint.
Author: Evan Null
