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What is DarkSword? New iPhone spyware targets millions; all you need to know

A new exploit called DarkSword has emerged as a major threat to iPhone users worldwide. Discovered by researchers from Google, Lookout, and iVerify, this tool can silently compromise devices simply by ...
Mashable

Hackers target millions of iPhones with new DarkSword spyware

Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images UPDATE: Mar. 19, 2026, 4:46 p.m. EDT ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Apple’s iOS 26 update sealed off most spyware vectors — but leaked 'Coruna' and 'DarkSword' exploit kits are still hitting phones running anything older

As of June 2026, millions of iPhones are still running software older than iOS 26.3, and every one of them carries a ...
SiliconANGLE

Researchers discover zero-day DarkSword exploit chain in iOS 18

Researchers from Google LLC and two cybersecurity companies have identified a set of zero-day exploits in iOS 18. Google’s GTIG threat intelligence team, Lookout Inc. and iVerify Inc. published their ...
Mashable

iPhone exploit DarkSword has been released in the wild: How to protect yourself

iPhone users should be on alert: DarkSword spyware has been posted in the wild. Credit: Cheng Xin/Getty Images DarkSword, the web-based hacker tool that can be used to steal data from millions of ...
AOL

DarkSword leak puts millions of iPhone users at risk

Last week, researchers warned about a sophisticated iPhone hacking tool called DarkSword. Now the situation has escalated. A newer version of that tool has been leaked online and posted to a public ...
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In rare move, Apple releases iOS 18 'DarkSword' patch for newer iPhones

If you’ve been clinging to iOS 18 to avoid Apple’s Liquid Glass interface, you may be aware that it comes with a security trade-off that exposes your iPhone to vulnerabilities already fixed in iOS 26.
Lifehacker

Update Your iPhone to Protect Yourself Against 'DarkSword' Malware

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Tidbits

DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18

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 ...
Indiatimes

What is DarkSword? The latest malware that could hit iPhones above THIS version and how to stay protected from it?

A new iOS exploit kit named DarkSword is targeting millions of unpatched iPhones by compromising websites, stealing sensitive data without leaving traces. This powerful tool exploits six iOS ...
CNET

Leaked DarkSword iPhone Hack Is 'Extremely Worrisome.' How to Secure Your Phone Now

Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...