Lockdown Mode Holds Perfect Record Against Government-Backed Spyware

Apple's Lockdown Mode, introduced in 2022 to protect users from government-backed spyware, has maintained an unbroken record with no documented successful attacks, according to both the company and independent researchers at Amnesty International and Citizen Lab. This validation matters because NSO Group and similar organizations continue to develop sophisticated spyware threats, making robust defenses critical for high-risk users and journalists. The feature demonstrates that deliberate security hardening can effectively counter mercenary spyware attacks, setting a new standard for consumer device protection.