Apple to pay record $2 million to hack iOS 16 lock mode

Apple recently released the third beta version of iOS 16, which introduced a lock mode, also known as Lockdown Mode. Now

the company is looking for volunteers to try to hack it.

What do they promise?

So, for the mode hack, Apple promises the highestthe industry bonus is $2 million. As a result, the hacker receives an excellent monetary incentive, and the manufacturer receives information about vulnerabilities and weaknesses. But this, of course, in the event that someone manages to hack the system.

Recall that Lockdown Mode is extremely strict.a security protection mode that must be activated if the user suspects that malware is installed on the smartphone. This mode will help protect the owner from hacking, surveillance and identity theft. When it is enabled on the iPhone, most applications and web services will not be available, users will not be able to open links and photos from unknown users, and some FaceTime and iMessage functions are limited.

Lockdown Mode will be available for developer testing this summer, with an official release this fall.

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