Enable Lockdown Mode for Maximum Security
For users facing serious threats, Lockdown Mode provides extreme protection by limiting attack surfaces.
Actions
- 1 Open Settings → Privacy & Security
- 2 Scroll down and tap 'Lockdown Mode'
- 3 Read the description of what features will be limited
- 4 Tap 'Turn On Lockdown Mode' if you need this level of protection
- 5 Restart your device when prompted
- 6 Note: Some features like message attachments and web technologies will be limited
Context
Lockdown Mode is designed for users who face sophisticated targeted attacks—journalists, activists, human rights workers, and others at elevated risk. It severely limits potential attack vectors by blocking most message attachment types, complex web technologies, and incoming FaceTime calls from unknown numbers. For most users, this is overkill. But if you face state-level adversaries or targeted attacks, this feature provides protection that previously required specialized security expertise.
Lockdown Mode blocks the attack vectors used by sophisticated spyware like Pegasus, which has been used against journalists and activists worldwide.
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