How to turn on Lockdown Mode on iPhone - so even the FBI can't get in
A secret iPhone setting just blocked the FBI's forensic tools cold.
Deep Dive
A journalist's iPhone, seized by the FBI, was reportedly inaccessible due to Apple's extreme "Lockdown Mode." Introduced in iOS 16, this feature drastically limits device functionality to defend against targeted attacks. It blocks most message attachments, link previews, advanced web tech, and requires the phone to be unlocked for computer connections. The mode is designed for high-risk users like activists and politicians, making forensic extraction extremely difficult for law enforcement.
Why It Matters
This sets a new precedent for personal digital security against state-level actors and forensic tools.