FBI Denied iPhone Access by Lockdown Mode
Recently filed court records reveal that the FBI was unable to access a Washington Post reporter’s seized iPhone due to its activation of Lockdown Mode. This security feature, designed to significantly enhance iPhone protection, appears to have effectively blocked the Bureau’s attempts to retrieve data. The records offer a rare glimpse into the limitations the FBI encountered, highlighting the potential effectiveness of Lockdown Mode against digital investigations.
John Q. Hosedrinker