Hacking Vulnerabilities: Androids vs. iPhones
Android-based phones may be easier targets for hackers and government agencies compared to iPhones. Leaked Cellebrite documents reveal that the firm's tools struggle with newer iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later, while older models like iPhone XR and iPhone 11 series are accessible. Meanwhile, most Android devices can be hacked, except for Google Pixel 6, 7, or 8 phones when they are off.
Android-based phones may present easier hacking targets for both hackers and government agencies compared to iPhones, according to documents leaked by news outlet 404 Media.
These documents, titled 'Cellebrite iOS Support Matrix' and 'Cellebrite Android Support Matrix,' were allegedly intended for customers of the Israeli digital intelligence firm Cellebrite.
The FBI has recently accessed the phone of a suspected shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, though the device type remains undisclosed.
Cellebrite’s tools, as of April 2024, reportedly struggle with newer iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later, while older iPhones like the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 series are more accessible.
In contrast, most Android devices can be hacked, with exceptions such as Google Pixel 6, 7, or 8 phones when they are powered off.
These documents, titled 'Cellebrite iOS Support Matrix' and 'Cellebrite Android Support Matrix,' were allegedly intended for customers of the Israeli digital intelligence firm Cellebrite.
The FBI has recently accessed the phone of a suspected shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, though the device type remains undisclosed.
Cellebrite’s tools, as of April 2024, reportedly struggle with newer iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later, while older iPhones like the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 series are more accessible.
In contrast, most Android devices can be hacked, with exceptions such as Google Pixel 6, 7, or 8 phones when they are powered off.