Apple announces the inclusion of a new 'Lockdown Mode' for the iPhone, iPad, and the Mac; the feature protects against certain cyberattacks.
announced today that it will be adding a new feature called"Lockdown Mode" to the iPhone, the iPad, and the Mac. Developed to prevent attackers from exploiting a vulnerability discovered in Apple's software, at least two Israeli firms have already exploited this vulnerability and were able to break into iPhone units remotely without the user of the target iPhone tapping a button on the display.
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. The company has also announced that it will make a $10 million grant to organizations that will"investigate, expose, and prevent highly targeted cyberattacks, including those created by private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. The grant will be made to the Dignity and Justice Fund established and advised by the Ford Foundation.
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