A few days ago, several prominent Indian opposition leaders claimed they received a warning message from Apple that state-sponsored attackers may target their iPhones to compromise their privacy. These types of cyber attacks only occur with a very small number of specific individuals and their devices, making them much more difficult to detect and prevent. To prevent such attacks, in 2022 Apple introduced a feature called Lockdown Mode that aims to protect users from privacy-violating spyware like Pegasus.
Everything you need to know about lock mode
As the name suggests, Lock Mode restricts various functions in an attempt to improve the security of your iPhone. Keep reading to learn what Lock Mode on iPhone and iPad is and how to use it.
Prerequisites for using Lock Mode on iPhone
Lockdown Mode on iPhone is a security feature introduced with iOS 16, which Apple claims is designed to protect certain individuals who may be subject to some of the most sophisticated digital threats, such as those from the NSO Group and other malicious actors.
