Company That Helped FBI Surrenders: As of This Version of iOS, It's Impossible to Hack an iPhone
Cellebrite has been the FBI's go-to company for years, an Israeli company that specializes in cracking electronic devices and has worked closely with the FBI to access information from the iPhones of criminals and terrorists.
The most famous case was the terrorist attack that took place in San Bernardino, California, USA, in 2016. In this event, the FBI tried to hack the cell phone of one of the terrorists involved, but they were met with Apple's refusal to cooperate with them.
Apple has strongly defended the privacy of its devices, arguing that weakening the security of a single iPhone could put the privacy of millions of people around the world at risk.
As a result, the authorities had no choice but to turn to Cellebrite, which, using advanced hacking techniques, was able to unlock the iPhone, after paying a large sum of money. This event was a major debate about privacy and national security.
Since then, Apple has doubled down on its efforts to bolster the security of its devices. Its strategy has included continued improvements to data encryption and the use of dedicated security chips that protect data such as passwords, biometrics, and authentication keys.
For its part, the FBI has continued to work with companies like Cellebrite to unlock all types of devices as part of its investigation. However, the battle to access iPhones appears to have reached a turning point.
Cellebrite Gives Up: iPhones Running iOS 17.4 Are Impossible to Hack
According to the leaked documents, with the arrival of iOS 17.4 and later versions, such as the recent iOS 18, a security level has been reached so high that even the most advanced Cellebrite software will not be able to hack the iPhone.
Cellebrite's advanced technologies, which once enabled earlier phones to be unlocked, are no longer enough to hack new versions of Apple's operating system.
This means that if you update your iPhone, you can rest assured that no one can access your information. In other words, your data is so secure that even Apple itself cannot unlock your device without your permission.
It is worth noting that this progress demonstrates why iOS has established itself as one of the most advanced and secure operating systems in the world. Each update not only brings improvements in performance and functionality, but also enhances protection against potential external threats.