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If you own an iPhone, you have the option to enable Lockdown Mode, an ultra-secure setup that adds extra protection to your device and data – and which Apple claims has never been breached.
We’re approaching four years since Lockdown Mode launched in iOS 16, and Apple spokesperson Sarah O’Rourke told TechCrunch that Apple believes the mode has never been breached by bad actors.
“We are not aware of any successful mercenary spyware attacks against a Lockdown Mode-enabled Apple device,” O’Rourke said, which will be reassuring to anyone who has this extra protection enabled.
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This claim was backed up by other security analysts TechCrunch spoke with, who said they had seen evidence of Lockdown Mode being blocked by well-known spyware campaigns, but no cases of Lockdown Mode-enabled devices being compromised.
What is Lockdown Mode and how do I enable it?
Lockdown mode is very comprehensive, which is why it is disabled by default. Message attachments (except images), wired connections to other devices, and calls from unknown numbers are all blocked, for example.
There are also restrictions on websites in Safari. Apple describes this mode as “optional and extreme protection” against “the most sophisticated digital threats,” adding that “most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature.”
If you want to make your iPhone as secure as possible and are willing to accept compromises, you can do so through Settings > Privacy & Security > Lock Mode. You can turn it on and off as you wish, but restarting the phone and entering the PIN code is required each time.
Lockdown mode is also available on iPads and Macs, but you need to enable it separately on each device. For the majority of users this won’t be necessary, but its track record is certainly impressive so far.
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