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A few years ago, Apple released a Lockdown Mode for iPhone users , which basically cuts access to several parts of the device. It's described as an "extreme, optional protection that should only be used if you believe you may be personally targeted by a highly sophisticated cyberattack." With it switched on, users can't access message link previews, and it limits apps, websites, and other features. Focused on politicians, journalists, activists, and more, Apple has shared that its Lockdown Mode hasn't been fallen victim to mercenary spyware attacks since its introduction — or at least until early in November. Hacker team Calif posted a video on X of an iPhone in Lockdown Mode that was hacked, showing for the first time that there might be an exploited vulnerability.

In the video, Calif shows a jailbroken iPhone 18 Pro with Lockdown Mode on and iOS 27.2 already downloaded but not installed.…