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The iPhone’s ‘Lockdown Mode’: What it is and who should consider using it
3 weeks ago

The iPhone’s ‘Lockdown Mode’: What it is and who should consider using it

Live Mint  

An optional security feature on iPhones called Lockdown Mode helps protect Apple devices against some of the world’s most sophisticated hackers. Released in 2022 as part of Apple’s iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Lockdown Mode disables or restricts such commonly used tools and activities as photo sharing, payment applications and use of unsecured local networks—all features that attackers …

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Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening
5 months, 1 week ago

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening

India TV News  

The tech giant Apple has issued a new warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries, including India, regarding a potential new mercenary spyware attack similar to 'Pegasus'. According to the Apple warning, they have detected that "you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID." …

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iPhone hacking alert: What is the lockdown feature that Apple recommends to targeted users
1 year, 1 month ago

iPhone hacking alert: What is the lockdown feature that Apple recommends to targeted users

India Today  

Apple notified multiple top opposition leaders and journalists that their iPhones are being targeted by "state- Apple introduced Lockdown Mode with iOS 16 and is available on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watch. Once enabled, lockdown mode keeps iPhones in extreme protection mode, severely restricting the features that could be exploited by highly targeted mercenary spyware. To be more precise, …

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How to respond to Apple's threat alert with 'Lockdown Mode': A complete guide
1 year, 1 month ago

How to respond to Apple's threat alert with 'Lockdown Mode': A complete guide

India TV News  

Lockdown Mode on iPhone: In 2022, Apple introduced a vital security feature called Lockdown Mode to safeguard iPhone users from potential spyware threats. This feature gained renewed attention recently when reports emerged of Indian politicians receiving warnings from Apple about possible state- Lockdown Mode serves as an emergency measure, stepping in when users suspect they may be targets of spyware. …

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Apple says its new feature will protect users from spywares
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple says its new feature will protect users from spywares

Hindustan Times  

Technology giant Apple during the ‘Far Out’ event on September 7 announced a new feature to secure its devices from being infected by a spyware. The new feature called lockdown mode can be activated by just a push button to temporarily switch off some most ‘abused’ device features. Lockdown Mode is a groundbreaking capability that reflects our unwavering commitment to …

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Apple iOS 16 has more customisation and greater security enhancements
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple iOS 16 has more customisation and greater security enhancements

The Hindu  

iOS 16 has been available for public beta testing for some time now. Security Over the last few iOS updates, Apple has tightened the security on its devices, and the trend continues with iOS 16. Other updates making their way with iOS 16 include the ability to create quick notes from any app, shared libraries in photos, and the ability …

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Apple's Lockdown Mode Web Browsing Restriction Explained: How New iOS 16 Feature Restricts Internet Access
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple's Lockdown Mode Web Browsing Restriction Explained: How New iOS 16 Feature Restricts Internet Access

News 18  

iOS 16 was unveiled last month during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2022. iOS 16 is already available for beta testers, and will be launched for end users later this year. The Lockdown Mode on iPhones restricts many integral features to protect users from targeted attacks or spyware, one of them being web browsing. A software engineer has now run a …

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Apple Lockdown Mode Explained: All Your Questions About Spyware Protection On iPhones Answered
2 years, 5 months ago

Apple Lockdown Mode Explained: All Your Questions About Spyware Protection On iPhones Answered

News 18  

iPhone maker Apple is bringing a new “lockdown" mode on iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. The Lockdown Mode is being launched with an aim to protect Apple users against spyware that could be launched by state- Apple announced the ‘Lockdown Mode’ on Wednesday, where Apple acknowledged that it has not been able to adequately shield iPhone and other Apple products …

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Apple to release new ‘Lockdown Mode’ as it battles spyware firms
2 years, 5 months ago

Apple to release new ‘Lockdown Mode’ as it battles spyware firms

The Hindu  

Apple Inc on Wednesday said it plans to release a new feature called "Lockdown Mode" this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. "Lockdown Mode" will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent …

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Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode'. Here's all we know so far
2 years, 5 months ago

Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode'. Here's all we know so far

Live Mint  

Apple Inc on Wednesday said it plans to release a new feature called "Lockdown Mode" this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. "Lockdown Mode" will come to Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs this fall and turning it on will block most attachments sent …

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Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
54 years, 11 months ago

Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats

Wired  

The surveillance-for-hire Industry has emerged in recent years as a very real threat to activists, dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders around the world, as vendors offer increasingly invasive and effective spyware to governments. Lockdown Mode attempts to comprehensively address threats from web browsing, for example, by blocking many speed and efficiency features that Safari use to render webpages. In …

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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS and iPadOS 16
54 years, 11 months ago

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS and iPadOS 16

Wired  

Visual Look Up was a different feature Apple introduced last year that offered up more information on the photo you were looking at, such as details about a landmark or similar web results. Lockdown Mode Photograph: Apple To help protect your devices from “highly sophisticated cyberattacks,” Lockdown mode adds an extreme layer of additional protection to your iPhone and iPad. …

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