India is planning on buying the iPhone hacking software from Israeli security firm Cellebrite, which could be used to break into any iPhone that authorities might need to check for evidence or get heads up on potential criminal activities.
India’s Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) is allegedly in talks over an acquisition, and if everything goes according to the plan, a deal should be reached very soon.
Interestingly, this technology that India plans to hack iPhones not only for itself, but also for other parties that are willing to pay the price. With this acquisition, India aims to become the global hub for breaking into password protected devices, thus helping authorities in another state that need assistance.
It is also believed that FSL could get the exclusive rights over this hacking software as part of the deal. More information will probably be provided at a later time when an agreement is final.
