"Apple Debuts Spyware Protection for State-Sponsored Cyberattacks"

Apple has introduced Lockdown Mode, which automatically disables any system functionality that could be hijacked by even the most sophisticated, state-sponsored mercenary spyware to compromise a user device. While Apple acknowledges in its announcement of the initiative that the number of users who may require Lockdown Mode is small, the company believes that protecting those who face serious cybersecurity threats is worth the effort. Apple's Lockdown Mode will be available this fall with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. When launched, Lockdown Mode will block message attachment types other than images, disable some features like link previews, disable just-in-time JavaScript compilation unless the user specifically excludes a trusted site from restriction, block wired connections with a computer or accessory when the iPhone is locked, and more. This article continues to discuss Apple's announcement of the new Lockdown Mode.

Dark Reading reports "Apple Debuts Spyware Protection for State-Sponsored Cyberattacks"