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Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
Trucking Attorneys—Your Cell Phone Forensics Report Is Missing Data
Trucking attorneys—your cell phone forensics report could be missing critical data. In a recent trucking accident case, the plaintiff's digital forensics expert produced a clean cell phone forensics report showing no phone usage at the time of the collision. The data seemed to exonerate the plaintiff completely. But when I insisted on examining the complete forensic file instead of just the summary report, the real story emerged. Hidden within the full dataset was evidence of extensive social media scrolling and continuous screen interaction right up until impact. The plaintiff had been actively using their phone during the accident, but this critical evidence was completely absent from the original "simplified" report. This case illustrates a dangerous trend in digital forensics: the growing reliance on selective summary reports that may omit crucial evidence. As a trucking attorney, you need to understand that your expert must have access to the complete forensic file, not just the user-friendly summary version. Why Your Expert Must Have the Complete Forensic File Digital forensics has become increasingly sophisticated, with tools like Cellebrite's Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) capable of extracting comprehensive data from mobile devices. However, the industry has also developed "user-friendly" alternatives, summary reports that distill complex forensic data into digestible formats. While these reports have their place, trucking litigation is not one of them. The problem? These simplified reports often leave out significant evidence. Understanding this distinction is crucial for trucking attorneys because the choice between complete forensic files and summary reports can determine case outcomes. When forensic examiners connect to a mobile device, they extract all accessible data and save it in what's called a UFED file. This raw data then gets processed through analysis software like Cellebrite's Physical Analyzer, where it's decoded, organized, and made searchable. From this complete dataset, examiners can generate simplified reports called UFDR files, which can contain only selected portions of the original data. Cell Phone Forensics Reports: The Cherry-Picking Problem The fundamental issue isn't primarily technical, it's human. When creating summary reports, digital forensic examiners choose which data to include. This selection process creates several serious problems: Real-World Impact: The Cost of Incomplete Cell Phone Evidence In the trucking case mentioned earlier, the plaintiff's expert's selective report would have supported a multi-million-dollar judgment. The complete forensic file revealed evidence that completely changed the case outcome: This evidence was completely absent from the summary report, demonstrating how selective data presentation can obscure the truth. The difference between these two data sources wasn't just technical detail, it was the difference between a potential defense verdict and a multi-million-dollar plaintiff judgment. This case perfectly illustrates why your expert must work with the complete UFED file rather than accepting a UFDR summary. The plaintiff's expert had access to all the data but chose to present only selected portions in their UFDR report. A defense expert working only with that limited UFDR file would have been unable to uncover the crucial evidence that changed the case outcome. Beyond Cellebrite: A Universal Digital Forensics Problem While Cellebrite dominates the mobile forensics market, this issue extends across all major forensic platforms. Virtually all digital forensic tools have capabilities to generate selective reports that may omit crucial evidence. The fundamental principle remains the same: any time a forensic examiner creates a summary report, they're making choices about what to include. In high-stakes trucking litigation, you cannot afford to rely on someone else's judgment about what evidence is "relevant." This problem becomes particularly acute when opposing counsel provides forensic reports rather than complete files. What appears to be cooperation in discovery may actually be strategic limitation of evidence access. The examiner who created the report may have filtered out data that could be favorable to your case, either intentionally or through oversight. Cell Phone Forensic Data: What Trucking Attorneys Must Demand Always Insist Your Expert Gets the Complete UFED File: Never allow your expert to work only with a UFDR summary report. Whether it's a Cellebrite UFED file, a Magnet AXIOM case file, or another platform's native format, your expert needs access to all available data to provide comprehensive analysis. Negotiate Discovery Protocols: Specifically request complete original extraction files in discovery negotiations, not selective reports from any forensic platform. Make this standard language in your discovery requests and protective orders. Don't accept arguments that UFDR files are "easier to work with" or "contain all the relevant data." Work with Qualified Experts: Ensure your digital forensics expert understands the critical importance of working with complete data files and has the specialized software needed to analyze original extraction files effectively. Your expert should be the one educating you about why complete files matter and should refuse to work with incomplete UFDR summaries when complete UFED files are available. If your expert isn't insisting on complete files, you need a different expert. Digital Evidence: The Stakes Are Too High for Shortcuts in Trucking Litigation In an era where digital evidence can make or break trucking cases worth millions, the convenience of simplified forensic reports comes with hidden costs. The case that seems clear-cut based on a summary report may tell a completely different story when your expert examines the complete forensic file comprehensively. The difference between complete forensic files and selective reports isn't just technical, it's about ensuring your expert has access to all available evidence that could protect your clients. While summary reports offer convenience, they also introduce the risk of missing crucial evidence that could change case outcomes entirely. Remember: Your expert cannot find evidence they cannot access. If crucial data exists only in the complete UFED file but gets filtered out of the UFDR summary, your expert will never know it existed. This isn't just about thoroughness; it's about ensuring your expert can provide the most comprehensive analysis possible for your trucking case. Cell Phone Forensic Files: Best Practices for Trucking Attorneys As digital evidence becomes increasingly central to trucking litigation, trucking attorneys must adopt best practices that prioritize giving their experts complete data access over convenience: The question isn't whether you can afford to have your expert conduct comprehensive forensic analysis, it's whether you can afford to have your expert base their analysis on potentially incomplete information. In high-stakes trucking litigation, giving your expert the complete picture isn't just preferable; it's essential for effective representation. Don't let summary reports create blind spots in your case strategy. When millions are on the line, demand the complete story that only full forensic files can provide.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cellebrite DI (CLBT) Expands its Partnership NCMEC
Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ:CLBT) is one of the On June 25, Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ:CLBT) announced expanding its partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to help speed up investigations involving crimes against children. A key part of this collaboration is the integration of NCMEC's CyberTipline hash value list into Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ:CLBT)'s main forensic software called the Cellebrite Inseyets. This list contains digital fingerprints, called hashes, of about 10 million files that have been confirmed as child sexual abuse material. A female engineer in a datacenter, wearing a headset, monitoring digital data. The integration allows investigators to instantly match files found on suspects' devices to known CSAM. The integration is part of Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ:CLBT)'s 'Operation Find Them All' initiative. The program was launched in early 2024 and helps agencies use technology to rescue children and catch offenders. Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ:CLBT) is a software company that provides a Digital Intelligence platform designed to support legally sanctioned digital investigations. While we acknowledge the potential of CLBT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cellebrite Names David Barter Chief Financial Officer
CFO Dana Gerner to Retire David Barter, Cellebrite Chief Financial Officer TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that David Barter, a proven finance executive with extensive public company CFO experience in technology and software, has been appointed CFO, effective immediately. He succeeds Dana Gerner, who has served as Cellebrite's CFO since 2014. Gerner will remain in an active advisory role to support the transition until the Company reports its second-quarter 2025 financial results. As CFO, Barter is responsible for the Company's financial operations, including financial planning, accounting, reporting and treasury, as well as corporate development, investor relations and operations. He reports directly to CEO Thomas E. Hogan. 'On behalf of the full board, our employees, and our shareholders, I want to thank Dana Gerner for her dedication, professionalism, passion and performance. For the past eleven years, Gerner led a high-caliber finance and operations organization and played a key role in building Cellebrite into a market-leading public company, delivering consistently strong top-line growth, profitability and cash generation,' stated Hogan. 'The Company owes Dana an enormous debt of gratitude and wishes her every success as she embarks on a new and exciting chapter in her life.' Hogan continued, 'We are thrilled to welcome Dave to Cellebrite. Dana set a high bar for her successor. We sought a leader with proven experience as a public company software CFO focused on growth and operations at scale, exceptional leadership skills, strong communication acumen and US-based with a track record of leading and operating globally.' 'It has been a great privilege to be part of Cellebrite's journey. We have accomplished a lot over the past 11 years, and the company has a bright future. I have no doubt that the team, under Dave's leadership, will continue to positively contribute to Cellebrite's success,' said Dana Gerner. Barter brings more than three decades of public company financial leadership experience. For the last 20 years, he has been focused on scaling global software companies. Prior to joining Cellebrite, he served as CFO at New Relic where he played an instrumental role in driving the company's growth to nearly $1 billion in annual revenue, transitioning the company to a consumption-based model, improving profitability and cash flow and supporting a successful $6.5 billion sale of the business. Barter previously served as CFO at and Model N as well as held senior finance positions at Guidewire Software, Microsoft and General Electric. 'I could not be more excited to join Cellebrite,' stated David Barter. 'The Company's unique and compelling mission and focus on public safety captured my interest and fuels my ongoing enthusiasm about joining Cellebrite. Every day, Cellebrite's technology makes a tangible difference in helping thousands of customers around the globe elevate their operational intelligence and accelerate their investigations in ways that make our world safer. I look forward to working with Cellebrite's leadership team as well as my new colleagues to effectively and efficiently expand our business around the world and deliver on our commitments to our customers, communities, employees and shareholders.' Cellebrite will report its second-quarter 2025 financial results before market open on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Later that same morning, Cellebrite will host a live conference call and webcast to review the Company's quarterly financial results, introduce Dave Barter and provide an update on important strategic initiatives including the recently announced acquisition of Corellium. Relevant details include: Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. ET Call-In Number: 203-518-9783 / 800-267-6316 Conference ID: CLBTQ225 Event URL: Live Webcast URL: In conjunction with the conference call and webcast, historical financial tables and supplemental data will be available on the quarterly results section of Company's investor relations website at References to Websites and Social Media PlatformsReferences to information included on, or accessible through, websites and social media platforms do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites or social media platforms, and you should not consider such information to be part of this press release. About CellebriteCellebrite's (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite's AI-powered Digital Investigation Platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies, and businesses rely on Cellebrite's digital forensic and investigative solutions—available via cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments—to close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visit us at and find us on social media @Cellebrite. Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements This document includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as 'forecast,' 'intend,' 'seek,' 'target,' 'anticipate,' 'will,' 'appear,' 'approximate,' 'foresee,' 'might,' 'possible,' 'potential,' 'believe,' 'could,' 'predict,' 'should,' 'could,' 'continue,' 'expect,' 'estimate,' 'may,' 'plan,' 'outlook,' 'future' and 'project' and other similar expressions that predict, project or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: Successful completion of the Company's quarterly financial close processes and the successful transition of the CFO role at the Company; Cellebrite's ability to keep pace with technological advances and evolving industry standards; Cellebrite's material dependence on the purchase, acceptance and use of its solutions by law enforcement and government agencies; real or perceived errors, failures, defects or bugs in Cellebrite's DI solutions; Cellebrite's failure to maintain the productivity of sales and marketing personnel, including relating to hiring, integrating and retaining personnel; intense competition in all of Cellebrite's markets; the inadvertent or deliberate misuse of Cellebrite's solutions; failure to manage its growth effectively; Cellebrite's ability to introduce new solutions and add-ons; its dependency on its customers renewing their subscriptions; the low volume of business Cellebrite conducts via e-commerce; risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence; the risk of requiring additional capital to support the growth of its business; risks associated with higher costs or unavailability of materials used to create its hardware product components; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; lengthy sales cycle for some of Cellebrite's solutions; near term declines in new or renewed agreements; risks associated with inability to retain qualified personnel and senior management; the security of Cellebrite's operations and the integrity of its software solutions; risks associated with the negative publicity related to Cellebrite's business and use of its products; risks related to Cellebrite's intellectual property; the regulatory constraints to which Cellebrite is subject; risks associated with Cellebrite's operations in Israel, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the risk of a greater regional conflict; risks associated with different corporate governance requirements applicable to Israeli companies and risks associated with being a foreign private issuer and an emerging growth company; market volatility in the price of Cellebrite's shares; changing tax laws and regulations; risks associated with joint, ventures, partnerships and strategic initiatives; risks associated with Cellebrite's significant international operations; risks associated with Cellebrite's failure to comply with anti-corruption, trade compliance, anti-money-laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations; risks relating to the adequacy of Cellebrite's existing systems, processes, policies, procedures, internal controls and personnel for Cellebrite's current and future operations and reporting needs; and other factors, risks and uncertainties set forth in the section titled 'Risk Factors' in Cellebrite's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 18, 2025, and in other documents filed by Cellebrite with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), which are available free of charge at You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, in this communication or elsewhere. Cellebrite undertakes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. Contacts: Investors RelationsAndrew KramerVice President, Investor Relationsinvestors@ 973.206.7760 Media Jackie Labrecque Sr. Manager of Content Strategy and Operations 771.241.7010 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
WIRED
03-07-2025
- Politics
- WIRED
CBP Wants New Tech to Search for Hidden Data on Seized Phones
Jul 3, 2025 1:19 PM Customs and Border Protection is asking companies to pitch tools for performing deep analysis on the contents of devices seized at the US border. United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is asking tech companies to pitch digital forensics tools that are designed to process and analyze text messages, pictures, videos, and contacts from seized phones, laptops, and other devices at the United States border, according to documents reviewed by WIRED. The agency said in a federal registry listing that the tools it's seeking must have very specific capabilities, such as the ability to find a 'hidden language' in a person's text messages; identify specific objects, 'like a red tricycle,' across different videos; access chats in encrypted messaging apps; and 'find patterns' in large data sets for 'intel generation.' The listing was first posted on June 20 and updated on July 1. CBP has been using Cellebrite to extract and analyze data from devices since 2008. But the agency said that it wants to 'expand' and modernize its digital forensics program. Last year, CBP claims, it did searches on more than 47,000 electronic devices—which is slightly higher than the approximately 41,500 devices it searched in 2023, but a dramatic rise from 2015, when it searched just more than 8,500 devices. The so-called request for information (RFI) comes amid a string of reports of CBP detaining people entering the US, sometimes questioning them about their travel plans or political beliefs, and at times collecting and searching their phones. In one high-profile incident in March, a Lebanese professor at Brown University's medical school was sent back to Lebanon after authorities searched her phone and alleged she was 'sympathetic' to the former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in September 2024. In the RFI, CBP said that the digital forensics vendor it chooses will sign a contract in the third fiscal quarter of 2026, which runs from April through June. CBP currently has eight active contracts for Cellebrite software, licenses, equipment, and training—worth more than $1.3 million in total—that will end between July 2025 and April 2026. CBP appears to use tools other than Cellebrite. The agency said in the recent listing that it uses 'a wide variety of digital data extraction tools,' but it doesn't name these tools. CBP did not respond to requests for comment. When reached for comment, Cellebrite spokesperson Victor Cooper tells WIRED that the company is 'unable to comment on active requests for information proposals.' Three federal contract listings mention that CBP pays for Cellebrite's Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) 4PC, software designed to analyze data on a user's existing PC or laptop. The listing for the 'license renewal' doesn't mention a specific product, but may have referred to the Investigative Digital Intelligence Platform, which is Cellebrite's 'end-to-end' suite of tools of analyzing data from devices. Across Cellebrite's intelligence platform, users have a wide range of capabilities. It can sort images based on whether they contain certain elements, like jewelry, handwriting, or documents. It can also go through text messages, as well as direct messages on apps like TikTok, and filter out messages that mention certain topics, like evidence obstruction, family, or the police. Users can also unveil photos 'hidden' by a device owner, make social maps of friends and contacts, and plot the locations where a person sent text messages. A blog on Cellebrite's website about the January 6 insurrection cites a Washington Post report claiming that Cellebrite produced 'more than 12,000 pages of data,' '2,600 pages of Facebook records,' and 800 photos and videos from a single person. (On his first day in office, President Donald Trump gave clemency to every person who was charged in connection to actions on January 6, which amounted to nearly 1,600 people.) Cellebrite also has a controversial history. The company launched a tool in February that lets customers use AI to summarize chat logs and audio from phones. In December, Amnesty International claimed in a report that Serbian police had confiscated a journalist's phone, used Cellebrite to extract data from it, and then used it to infect the phone with malware. Cellebrite said in February it would limit the use of some of its technology in Serbia. For its part, Cellebrite says in a 'fact' page on its website that it 'has strict licensing policies and restrictions' for customers, and that before it sells to anyone, it considers 'a potential customer's human rights record and anti-corruption policies.' The company also says that it 'vigorously supports the democratic ideals of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.' 'We do not condone the use of Cellebrite's solutions to access the personal information of journalists, activists or others who are working against the interests of repressive regimes and doing so outside the bounds of a legally sanctioned investigation expressly violates the terms of our licensing agreements,' Cellebrite says on the fact page. Legally, CBP has the authority to search anyone's phone at the US border without a warrant. If a person refuses to hand over their password, US citizens can remain in custody temporarily, but can't be denied entry. However, non-citizens may be denied entry if they refuse. If border patrol officers have the password to someone's phone, they can conduct a 'basic search' and manually scroll through the phone on the spot. However, officers may then choose to download the entirety of a phone's data, or keep it to conduct an 'advanced search,' at which point digital forensic tools like Cellebrite may be used. Of the approximately 47,000 device searches CBP conducted in 2024, about 4,200 of them were advanced searches. CBP has the right to keep a phone for several days to conduct an advanced search, but if the agency cites 'extenuating circumstances,' it could have the phone for weeks or months. CBP says that when it takes data from a device, it may be shared with 'other agencies,' or with 'other federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement agencies.' CBP also has the right to store the data in its Automated Targeting System, which it uses to determine if someone presents a risk of terrorism or criminal activity, for up to 15 years.
Business Upturn
24-06-2025
- Business Upturn
Accelerating Child Exploitation Investigations: Cellebrite Integrates Data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
TYSONS CORNER, Va., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced the expansion of its relationship with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that will help speed up investigations involving crimes against children. NCMEC's CyberTipline hash value list is now integrated within Cellebrite's flagship digital forensics software, Cellebrite Inseyets, allowing public safety agencies to immediately pinpoint known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) files – speeding up time to evidence and justice for victims and survivors of abuse. The hash value list contains approximately 10-million files reported by electronic service providers to NCMEC, which have been confirmed to depict apparent CSAM. Instead of spending hours reviewing data to locate CSAM on suspected offenders' devices, this integration allows digital forensic examiners and investigators around the world to match CSAM files instantly. This provides investigators with the evidence needed to arrest and prosecute offenders, and in parallel, limit law enforcement's exposure to the material, which helps protect their mental health. 'This integration represents a critical leap forward in our efforts to protect children and hold offenders accountable,' said John Shehan, Senior Vice President, Exploited Children Division & International Engagement at NCMEC. 'We're proud to strengthen our nine-year partnership with Cellebrite in the fight to end online child exploitation.' 'Any tool that speeds up time to evidence is critical for our teams,' said Ben Morrison, the Washington Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commander. 'Digital evidence is the holy grail in ICAC investigations, and this integration means getting to more cases and protecting more kids.' New Hampshire ICAC Task Force Commander Eric Kinsman adds, 'We are very excited about this integration. When a known CSAM match is made, it adds to the probable cause in an investigation which greatly increases our chances to arrest an offender, ensuring they are no longer a danger in our community.' 'Our mission is in lock step with NCMEC, and it's an honor to partner with them and help the heroes working these cases on the front lines,' said David Gee, Cellebrite's chief marketing officer. 'This integration will be a game changer and will undoubtedly save and prevent our most vulnerable from the most heinous crimes.' This integration, available to Cellebrite Design Partners for early access now and generally available the week of June 30, 2025, is part of Cellebrite's 'Operation Find Them All' (OFTA) initiative. The landmark program is helping public safety agencies use technology to protect children – alongside strategic partners including NCMEC, The Exodus Road and Raven. Since launching in January of 2024, OFTA has assisted in numerous investigations that have helped rescue hundreds of victims and resulted in the arrests of dozens of perpetrators. OFTA is playing an important, active, ongoing role in helping to further investigations where NCMEC is assisting public safety agencies in cases involving missing and endangered children. References to Websites and Social Media Platforms References to information included on, or accessible through, websites and social media platforms do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites or social media platforms, and you should not consider such information to be part of this press release. About Cellebrite Cellebrite's (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital intelligence and accelerating justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite's AI-powered Case-to-Closure (C2C) platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on the Company's cloud-ready digital forensic and investigative solutions to close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visit us at and find us on social media @Cellebrite. About NCMEC The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation. Contacts: MediaVictor CooperSr. Director of Global Corporate Communications [email protected] +1 404.510.2823
