Apple says it has not seen a successful spyware attack on any iPhone with Lockdown Mode enabled, a claim it shared with TechCrunch.
Lockdown Mode arrived in 2022 as an opt-in feature for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It was introduced as a stricter security mode for people at high risk of targeted attacks, such as journalists, activists, and government officials.
What Lockdown Mode actually does
Lockdown Mode blocks many common attack routes used by spyware. When enabled, this security feature restricts your device’s functionality aggressively. It blocks most message attachments, disables link previews, and restricts incoming calls and invitations from unknown contacts.
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It also prevents automatic connections to unsafe Wi-Fi networks and blocks wired connections when your device is locked. Apple says those restrictions shrink the “attack surface” that spyware usually depends on.
A rare win against advanced spyware
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