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Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms

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Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Wednesday said it plans to release a new feature called "Lockdown Mode" this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks.

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Times of India

Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms

The move comes after at least two Israeli firms have exploited flaws in Apple's software to remotely break into iPhones without the target needing to ..

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users

The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Apple Lockdown Mode Explained: All Your Questions About Spyware Protection On iPhones Answered

The Lockdown Mode has been launched to protect Apple users from state-backed hackers that may launch spyware on a user's device. It will limit some features of the iPhone.

2 years ago·India

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The Hindu

Apple to release new ‘Lockdown Mode’ as it battles spyware firms

To help harden the new feature, Apple said it will pay up to $2 million for each flaw that security researchers can find in the new mode

2 years ago·India

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Reuters

Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms

By Stephen Nellis - Apple Inc on Wednesday said it plans to release a new feature called "Lockdown Mode" this fall that aims to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks. The move comes after at least two Israeli firms have exploited flaws in Apple's software to remotely break into iPhones without

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Apple to add 'lockdown' safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs

Apple plans to roll out a “lockdown” option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers — although enabling it will also make

2 years ago·United States

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