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FBI Stymied by Lockdown Mode in Reporter’s iPhone Case

2/4/2026

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The FBI could not access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's iPhone because Lockdown Mode blocked entry.
Court records show the devices and data the FBI accessed after raiding Natanson's home in January as part of a classified information leak investigation.
The situation underscores Lockdown Mode's effectiveness, though it remains unclear whether the FBI will pursue alternative methods to access the device.

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Story summary

The FBI could not access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's iPhone because Lockdown Mode blocked entry.
Court records show the devices and data the FBI accessed after raiding Natanson's home in January as part of a classified information leak investigation.
The situation underscores Lockdown Mode's effectiveness, though it remains unclear whether the FBI will pursue alternative methods to access the device.