Summary: Cellebrite, an Israeli company, has decided to cease licensing its mobile unlocking software to Serbia after allegations of misuse by Serbian authorities, including the illegal break-in of citizens’ phones. This decision follows an Amnesty International report that highlighted the use of Cellebrite’s technology to install spyware on civilians. Cellebrite emphasizes its commitment to ethical use and compliance, stating that Serbia’s political environment does not align with its mission of supporting democratic values.
Affected: Cellebrite, Serbian authorities, Serbian civil society organizations
Keypoints :
- Cellebrite’s software was reportedly used by Serbian authorities to unlock phones and install spyware on civilians.
- The decision to halt licensing comes after scrutiny from Amnesty International and findings of human rights abuses in Serbia.
- Serbia is experiencing increasing authoritarianism, with ongoing repression of dissent and civil society protests.
Source: https://therecord.media/cellebrite-serbia-cut-off-software