Cellebrite Cut Off Serbia Citing Abuse of Phone Unlocking Tools

Cellebrite, a company that makes phone unlocking and hacking tools, has stopped sales to countries that allegedly abuse its tools. This move comes after new allegations in Jordan and Kenya.

The company's decision to cut off Serbia was made after it was discovered that the country's authorities were using Cellebrite's tools to access and unlock phones without proper authorization. This is not the first time that Cellebrite has faced criticism for its tools being used for malicious purposes.

In a statement, Cellebrite said that it takes the misuse of its tools very seriously and will continue to monitor the situation in Serbia. The company also emphasized that it is committed to ensuring that its tools are used for legitimate purposes only.

The move by Cellebrite has sparked debate about the use of phone unlocking tools and the need for stricter regulations. Some experts argue that the tools can be used for good, such as helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes, while others believe that they can be misused for malicious purposes.

Cellebrite's decision to cut off Serbia is a significant development in the ongoing debate about phone unlocking tools. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what implications it will have for the company and its customers.

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