Halo Summary:
Law enforcement agencies are adopting a new tool from Cellebrite that can quickly scan phones and computers for known child sexual abuse material (CSAM), using a database of over 10 million verified images from NCMEC. The system identifies potential matches in minutes—work that used to take officers hours or days. Supporters say it can accelerate victim rescues and reduce the trauma of manual image review. At the same time, legal experts are watching closely, noting the need for clear oversight to avoid misuse or wrongful flags.