FBI Couldn’t Get into WaPo Reporter’s iPhone Because It Had Lockdown Mode Enabled
Summary
The article reports that the FBI couldn't unlock a Washington Post reporter's iPhone due to Apple's Lockdown Mode, with court records showing limited access and the device being powered on. It explains how Lockdown Mode reduces attack surface, its scope (messaging, web content, FaceTime), and references to forensics tools (GrayKey, Cellebrite) and potential biometrics-based unlocks. The piece places Lockdown Mode within a broader cat-and-mouse between tech manufacturers and law enforcement.