No successful hacks on Apple Lockdown Mode devices, company claims

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-12T07:43:50+00:00

Apple's Lockdown Mode, designed for high-risk users, has not been breached since its launch in 2022, effectively restricting device functionalities to prevent mercenary spyware while maintaining essential functions.

NodeGuardian

2026-04-12 07:43:50

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Apple announced that its Lockdown Mode security feature has not been successfully breached since its 2022 launch, with neither the company nor independent researchers finding instances of mercenary spyware compromising devices with the feature enabled. This high-security setting, developed for high-risk individuals like journalists and activists, works by restricting various device functionalities to minimize attack vectors. Core functions like calls and emergency services remain operational, reinforcing confidence in the feature’s effectiveness against evolving cyber threats.

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