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Apple's Lockdown Mode: Extreme Security for Targeted iPhone Users

Apple's Lockdown Mode, available on iOS 16 and later, offers an extreme layer of security designed to protect users from sophisticated spyware like Pegasus. While it significantly enhances privacy by disabling features such as link previews in Messages, restricting JavaScript in browsers, and limiting connectivity options, it also reduces everyday functionality. This mode is primarily intended for individuals, such as journalists or activists, who are at high risk of targeted attacks, rather than the average user who already benefits from Apple's robust built-in security features. AI

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Apple's Lockdown Mode: Extreme Security for Targeted iPhone Users

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Filipe Espósito) ·

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