These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware

Spyware campaigns against journalists and activists are becoming more common, including sophisticated zero-click attacks.

Apple, Google, and Meta now offer opt-in protections that can help reduce the risk of targeted phone compromise.

Apple’s Lockdown Mode is one example, designed to make it harder for attackers to exploit iPhones and other mobile devices.

These built-in defenses matter because spyware can quietly expose messages, calls, location, and even nearby audio.