# Cellebrite may have developed remote exploits for iPhone extractions according to a possible leak

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/cellebrite-may-have-developed-remote-exploits-for-iphone-extractions-according-to-a-possible-leak/41558
**Category:** News
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**Created:** 2026-10-18T10:12:12Z
**Posts:** 4

## Post 1 by @final — 2026-10-18T10:12:12Z

I was sent this article showing what appears to be a document by Cellebrite that was marked as confidential describing a recent **Advanced Unlocks** capability. The document is a few months old. This capability allegedly uses a dedicated appliance with a stated range of about 8 metres. Given the range they suspect it is to do with Bluetooth.

There is no mention of iPhones with MIE (hardware memory tagging, iPhone 17, Air and later) and it is not on the latest iOS version, which could suggest a patch.

Take a look at the article for yourself:

> **[✍️ Is Cellebrite sitting on an iPhone radio 0day? · justin.sh](https://justin.sh/blog/2026/10/cellebrite-advanced-unlocks/)**

 ![image](https://forum-uploads.privacyguidesusercontent.com/original/3X/8/7/87bd1dfba4b33f19b6ebeb63e30304d189de706c.jpeg)

It would make sense that Cellebrite would choose to have capabilities like this one under development. When devices increase their security against physical attacks, the exploit developers will move towards a path of least resistance to exploit other components or circumvent the security measures that prevent the extraction, as we see with their automatic reboot cancelling exploits for iPhones. Since forensics labs contain devices in isolation to prevent network access and remote wiping, it is possible to make simulated / dummy network environments inside those containers where advanced labs can attempt exploit delivery without the risks.

The full document is available on request so it needs to be looked at further. While I do not intend to make discussion threads on this site regularly I think this is in a public interest.

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## Post 2 by @Lukas — 2026-10-18T11:21:05Z

I was thinking about getting a smartwatch and using it with Gadgetbridge, but I’ve changed my mind after seeing this. Will be keeping Bluetooth off.

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## Post 3 by @Kris — 2026-10-18T17:46:03Z

> [@Lukas](#):
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> Will be keeping Bluetooth off.

what mouse do you use on Desktop? This vulnerability also for desktop (example macOS)?

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## Post 4 by @Lukas — 2026-10-18T18:34:33Z

Logitech G Pro X. Their LIGHTSPEED devices have a 2.4 GHz dongle and use proper encryption and authentication.