Hackers Demonstrate Jailbreak Bypass for iPhone Lock Screen Mode
The hacker group Calif posted a video on X showing an iPhone 18 Pro in Locked Mode being jailbroken, with the jailbreak persisting even after upgrading to iOS 27.2. Calif has not disclosed technical details, stating that it is reporting the vulnerability to Apple and will not release a jailbreak tool.
The hacker group Calif posted a video on X demonstrating a jailbreak of an iPhone 18 Pro in Lockdown Mode, which remained jailbroken even after being updated to iOS 27.2. The video first shows a PDF being sent via AirDrop, followed by completing the update in Settings.
Calif has not disclosed the technical details, stating that it is reporting the vulnerability to Apple and will not release a jailbreak tool. In March 2026, Apple had claimed that Lockdown Mode has maintained a 100% success rate in thwarting attacks since 2022.
Source: AppleInsider