Learning how to enable iOS Lockdown Mode is essential if you want to protect your iPhone from hackers. Lockdown Mode, introduced in iOS 16, is designed to provide the ultimate protection for users who may be at risk of advanced cyber-attacks.
According to Apple, the feature is primarily designed for those who face an unusually high risk of hacking and malware attacks due to their public image or the sensitive information they handle.
But that doesn’t mean Lockdown Mode isn’t worth it to everyone else. Recently, we’ve seen Google report a Predator spyware attack targeting Android devices, identify a malicious malware app in the Play Store, and Meta report finding over 400 malware apps in the iOS and Android app stores. Cybersecurity is more important now than ever, so it’s good that iPhone users have more options to protect themselves.
Lockdown mode is designed to “reduce the attack surface that highly targeted hired spyware could exploit,” Apple said. Essentially, this means limiting certain functions that can be used as backdoors, limiting the number of avenues for hacking.
According to Apple, Lockdown Mode affects the following features:
Messages – “Most message attachment types will be blocked, with the exception of certain images, video, and audio. Certain features, such as links and link previews, will not be available.”
Browsing – “Certain complex web technologies will be blocked, which may cause some websites to load slowly or not function properly. Also, web fonts may not be displayed and images may be replaced with missing image icons.”
Video Calls – “Incoming FaceTime calls will be blocked unless you have previously called the person or contact.”
Service Invitations – “Incoming invitations to Apple services, such as those to manage your family in the Family app, will be blocked unless you have invited the person before.
iOS Photos – “Shared albums will be removed from the Photos app and new shared album invitations will be blocked.”
Connections and Accessories – “To connect your device to a USB accessory or to another computer, you need to unlock the device.”
Device Provisioning (e.g. iOS Beta) – “Could not install profile and enroll in Mobile Device Management or Device Supervision while in Lockdown Mode.”
Needless to say, turning on iOS Lockdown Mode results in some pretty extensive restrictions. However, if your job involves handling sensitive data, or you use the internet without one of the best VPNs on the public network, you might want to enable it.
How to Enable iOS Lockdown Mode
1. Open the Settings app and tap Privacy & Security.
2. Tap Lock Mode.
3. Tap to turn on lock mode.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Turn on lock mode.
5. Click Turn On and Reboot.
6. Enter your iPhone passcode.
Your iPhone will now restart in locked mode. Repeat these steps to turn off lock mode.
You have it. You now know how to use Apple’s ultimate tool to stop hackers in their tracks.
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