Possible new Cellebrite iPhone Radio Zero-Day

Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/10/possible-new-cellebrite-iphone-radio-zero-day.html

Justin.sh is reporting on a confidential Cellebrite document that has been leaked to him:

Cellebrite calls it Advanced Unlocks (AU from here on), not to be confused with the “advanced unlocking services” they’ve marketed for years. A press release from earlier this year confirms AU is a new product for 2026.

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According to Cellebrite, AU:

  • is a “next-generation AFU vector that is more resilient to Apple’s OS changes”
  • works with Stolen Device Protection enabled, which tightens USB restrictions
  • is enabled by a dedicated appliance with a stated range (!) of about 8 meters.

AU = Advanced Unlocks, Cellebrite’s term. AFU = after first unlock.