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Apple introduced Lockdown Mode in 2022 to protect against spyware

News18 — April 15, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC

Summary: Apple issued a spyware threat alert to iPhone users in India and 91+ countries, introducing Lockdown Mode in 2022 to protect against state-sponsored spyware. Users can manually enable this mode in Settings > Privacy and Security. Lockdown Mode disables exploitable features and blocks certain message attachments and link previews. Apple considers it an "emergency button" for users targeted by spyware.

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