# Russia allegedly used a forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, despite having its access cut off - Engadget

> Russia allegedly used a forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, despite having its access cut off Cellebrite claims the hardware predates current sanctions and was used without its consent.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2201736/russia-allegedly-used-a-forensics-platform-to-hack-an-activist-s-phone-despite-having-its-access-cut-off/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3d7601f411e3e99c5ef898)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #macbook
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3d7601f411e3e99c5ef898

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