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DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18

  • Adam Engst--TidBITS
  • published date: 2026-03-23 15:14:21 UTC

Security researchers have discovered DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 through 18.7.2. Unlike past spyware aimed at high-profile targets, DarkSword is being surreptitiously deployed on legitimate websites against ordinary users.

Security researchers at Google, iVerify, and Lookout have jointly revealed the discovery of a sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit called DarkSword, which multiple threat actors are using to compromi… [+6577 chars]