
Cellebrite Zero-Day Exploit Used to Unlock Serbian Activist's Android Phone
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A zero-day exploit from Cellebrite was used to unlock the Android phone of a Serbian activist, according to a report by Amnesty International. On February 25, 2025, Cellebrite announced it had blocked access to its solution for Serbia following reports that the police had used this exploit. The incident highlights the use of advanced surveillance technologies against activists, underscoring the risks to the security and privacy of targeted individuals.