Apple announces "Lockdown mode" to protect its devices from spyware

Apple is official announced a new security feature for their devices, called "Lockdown Mode" or Lockdown Mode. It offers additional protection to users who may be at risk of targeted cyberattacks by private companies.

This mode will appear on devices with iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura in the fall. When enabled, it will activate the following protections:

• Blocking the ability to view most types of attachments in messages - only images will be available. Some features, such as link previews, will also be disabled.
• Disable complex web technologies (like JavaScript JIT compilation) when browsing the web, unless the user adds the site to the exception list.
• Block all incoming invitations and requests to Apple services, including FaceTime calls, if the user has not previously sent a request or called the initiator of the conversation.
• Disable all wired connections to a computer or accessory connections when iPhone is locked.
• Prevent installation of configuration profiles and device enrollment in mobile device management (MDM).

To enter the "Lockdown Mode" the device will need to be rebooted.