Apple’s New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking, Spyware

Apple for years has marketed its iPhones, iPads and Macs as the most secure and privacy-focused devices on the market. On Wednesday, it bolstered that effort with a new feature coming this fall called Lockdown Mode, designed to fight targeted hacking attempts like the Pegasus malware, which oppressive governments reportedly used on human rights workers, lawyers, politicians and journalists. Apple also announced a $10 million grant and up to $2 million bug bounty to encourage further research into this growing threat.

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