In a significant move impacting the digital forensics landscape, Cellebrite, a prominent provider of digital intelligence solutions used by law enforcement, has completed its acquisition of Corellium. This strategic purchase aims to substantially boost capabilities in accessing and analyzing data from locked mobile devices, a critical challenge in modern investigations.
Corellium is known for its advanced virtualization technology, which allows users to create virtual environments of iOS and Android devices. This technology is invaluable for security research, vulnerability testing, and understanding device behavior without needing physical hardware.
By integrating Corellium’s cutting-edge virtualization and access technologies, Cellebrite intends to provide its clients, primarily law enforcement and government agencies, with enhanced tools to overcome increasingly sophisticated mobile device security measures. This acquisition is expected to accelerate innovation in gaining lawful access to digital evidence, enabling investigators to more effectively collect and analyze crucial information from smartphones and other mobile devices during criminal inquiries. The combination of these two companies signals a strengthened focus on expanding the frontiers of digital accessibility for investigative purposes.
Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/06/05/cellebrite_corellium_merger/
