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A potential new Cellebrite iPhone radio zero-day vulnerability has been identified.

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Briefings

A leaked Cellebrite document titled Advanced Unlocks (AU) describes a new security vector for 2026 that enables remote device unlocking via a dedicated appliance with an 8-meter USB range. This 'next-generation AFU vector' is designed to be more resilient than previous methods, specifically targeting Stolen Device Protection enabled devices. The evidence indicates AU works with Stolen Device Protection enabled, which tightens USB restrictions, but the specific technical mechanism for the 8-meter range remains unconfirmed.

Key points

• Cellebite calls its new product 'Advanced Unlocks' (AU), a next-generation AFU vector for 2026 that enables remote device unlocking via a dedicated appliance.
• The evidence states AU works with Stolen Device Protection enabled, which tightens USB restrictions, but the specific technical mechanism for the 8-meter range remains unconfirmed.

Context

This finding matters as it suggests a potential new attack vector for mobile device security, potentially bypassing standard Stolen Device Protection mechanisms through a dedicated appliance with a defined 8-meter USB range.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a leaked document from Justin.sh; specific technical details about the 8-meter range mechanism are unconfirmed. The evidence does not include author names, quotes, or causal claims beyond the stated product description.

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