This Wednesday (06) Apple announced a new special and special security mode for some users who may be the target of more serious and targeted threats. called “Lock Mode”is the first resource of its kind, according to the company, and will be available between late September and December, at iOS 16, iPadOS 16 as well as macOS Ventura.

According to Appleactivate blocking mode will add additional protection to users in sectors such as: Messagesblocking most types of attachments, fewer images; web browsingsome web technologies such as JIT-JavaScript for example are disabled; Apple Servicesservice requests and invitations are blocked from users who have never established contact before; wired connections are blocked if the device is blocked; profile settings checked for installation, and it is not possible to enroll in the mobile device management system while this mode is enabled.

Reward for those who find flaws

The brand even promises to add additional protection to the regime in the future. OUR Apple even encourages hack researchers to program Apple Security Awardbeing able to reward those who find a flaw in the new “Lock Mode”before $2 million.

Excellent protection with a focus on multiple users

The company acknowledges that this mode will not be very popular with its users and claims that it is created specifically for a select group of people who need a high level of security on their devices.

“Lockdown mode offers an extra extreme layer of security for multiple users who, because of who they are or what they do, can be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats such as those from the NSO Group and other private companies. development of state-sponsored spyware for mercenaries“informs Apple in your ad.

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Source: Apple