Apple unveils “extreme, optional protection” feature that lets users limit the functionality of their device. Lockdown Mode is a set of restrictions that renders many message attachments inaccessible, webpages slower to load and FaceTime calls harder to make. The idea is to sharply reduce the attack surface available to makers of spyware such as Israel’s NSO Group or Italy’s RCS Labs. Apple also announced a new bug bounty program to strengthen the security of Lockdown mode and shared details about a $10 million grant to help organizations fight against highly targeted cyberattacks.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/apple-lockdown-mode-aims-to-prevent-state-sponsored-spyware-a-19531