Lockdown Mode, when enabled, will protect you if you are being targeted by a powerful cyber attack
Some state-sponsored activities include taking advantage of vulnerabilities found in the software used by popular mobile devices which includes the iPhone. Apple points out that “Lockdown Mode is an extreme optional protection that should only be used if you believe you may be personally targeted by a highly sophisticated cyberattack. Most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature.”
Ivan Krstić, Apple’s head of Security Engineering and Architecture, said, “Apple makes the most secure mobile devices on the market. Lockdown Mode is a groundbreaking capability that reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting users from even the rarest, most sophisticated attacks. While the vast majority of users will never be the victims of highly targeted cyberattacks, we will work tirelessly to protect the small number of users who are.”
The new feature will be optional for users of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. Apple says that over time it will strengthen the capabilities of “Lockdown Mode” and add more protections for users.
