Apple says its iPhone Lockdown Mode has never been hacked by spyware here's how to turn it on

Date:
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Description:
Four years in, hackers and scammers haven't been able to get past Lockdown Mode, Apple says.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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We're closing in on four years since Lockdown Mode was launched as part of
iOS 16, and Apple spokesperson Sarah O'Rourke told TechCrunch that Apple believes the mode has never been breached by bad actors. "We are not aware of any successful mercenary spyware attacks against a Lockdown Mode-enabled
Apple device," ORourke said, which will be reassuring to hear for everyone
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The claim was backed up by other security analysts that TechCrunch spoke to, who said that they'd seen evidence of Lockdown Mode blocking well-known spyware campaigns but no cases of Lockdown Mode-enabled devices being compromised. What is Lockdown Mode and how do you enable it? Lockdown Mode
on the iPhone (Image credit: Future) Lockdown Mode is very comprehensive, which is why it's off by default. Message attachments (apart from images), wired connections to other devices, and calls from unknown numbers are all blocked, for example.

There are also restrictions on websites in Safari . Apple describes the mode as "optional, extreme protection" against "the most sophisticated digital threats", adding that "most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature".

If you do want to make your iPhone as secure as it can be, and are prepared
to put up with the trade-offs, you can do so via Settings > Privacy &
Security > Lockdown Mode . You can turn it on and off as you like, but a
phone restart and PIN entry is required each time. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Lockdown Mode is available on iPads and Macs too, though you need to enable
it separately on each device. For the majority of users, it's not going to be needed but it certainly has an impressive track record so far. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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