Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ is the sharpest arrow in its security quiver

If you’ve been following Apple’s updates for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, you already know that the company is upping its security game. It’s replacing passwords with passkeys, and will even introduce Safety Check — an emergency feature that aims to assist people suffering from domestic violence. But the most impressive upcoming feature by far is Lockdown Mode. On Wednesday, Apple previewed this new, hardcore security option, designed to protect users from