FBI Cracks Trump’s Shooter’s Samsung in 40 Minutes: The Cellebrite Chronicles

The FBI turned to Cellebrite to crack the Samsung phone of the deceased Trump shooter, but it required an updated version of the software. Despite privacy concerns, this highlights the ongoing arms race between law enforcement and smartphone security.

Hot Take:

Oh, look! The FBI is back at it again with their trusty digital locksmith, Cellebrite! When life gives you a locked smartphone, just call for the magic key and voila – instant access! Samsung might not be thrilled, but hey, the show must go on!

Key Points:

  • The FBI used Cellebrite to unlock a Samsung smartphone related to a high-profile case.
  • Cellebrite provided an updated software version to crack the device.
  • Apple devices with iOS 17.4 or later remain secure from Cellebrite’s tools.
  • Oracle released a security advisory with 386 new patches, including several critical vulnerabilities.
  • US sanctioned two cyber criminals from Russia for attacks on critical infrastructure.

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