A security breach occurred when someone infiltrated a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call, leaking details about the company's capabilities to unlock Google Pixel phones, including those running GrapheneOS, highlighting ongoing concerns about phone hacking techniques and leaks in the industry.
Phone hacking technology provider Cellebrite has been requesting law enforcement agencies to keep its technology and its use secret, according to a leaked training video obtained by TechCrunch. Legal experts argue that transparency is necessary for judges to authorize searches and for defendants to challenge evidence. Critics also express concerns that secrecy could be exploited by authoritarian countries and criminal groups. Cellebrite claims that its tools are designed for lawful use and respects the chain of custody and judicial process. However, the request for secrecy raises questions about the rights of defendants and the public's right to know.