Tag: iphone
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Darksword: Apple bringt Exploit-Patch für weitere iPhones
Wer nicht auf iOS 26 aktualisieren will und weiter iOS 18 verwendet, ist bisher vor dem Darksword-Exploit ungeschützt gewesen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/darksword-apple-bringt-exploit-patch-fuer-weitere-iphones-2604-207142.html
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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/
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TA446 Uses DarkSword Exploit Kit to Target iPhone Users
TA446, a Russia-linked espionage group, has started using the DarkSword exploit kit to compromise iOS devices in a new phishing wave that abuses Atlantic Council”‘themed lures. The campaign underscores how quickly leaked iOS exploit chains can be weaponized against high”‘value policy and government targets. Unlike earlier TA446 operations that relied on password”‘protected ZIP attachments delivering…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Apple issues urgent lock screen warnings for unpatched iPhones and iPads
Apple is alerting users of outdated iPhones and iPads via lock screen warnings about active web-based exploits, urging immediate software updates. Apple is sending lock screen alerts to users running outdated iOS and iPadOS versions, warning of active web-based attacks targeting their devices. The notifications urge users to install critical updates to stay protected, highlighting…
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Apple Sends Lock Screen Alerts to Outdated iPhones Over Active Web-Based Exploits
Apple is now sending Lock Screen notifications to iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS and iPadOS to alert users of web-based attacks and urge them to install the update.The development was first reported by MacRumors.”Apple is aware of attacks targeting out-of-date iOS software, including the version on your iPhone. Install this critical update…
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Neue Darksword-Version geleakt: Warum dieses Exploit-Kit Millionen iPhones hacken kann
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/darksword-exploit-iphones-hacken-1735530/
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Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age, Here’s Why
Apple’s latest iOS update adds some new features and fixes several bugs, but it also introduces mandatory age verification for users in the United Kingdom. The post Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age, Here’s Why appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-age-verification-uk/
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Apple rolls out age verification to UK iPhone users
The age filters will be turned on by default, meaning that all users, including adults, will have to prove their age via credit card and other payment methods on file or by submitting an ID to be scanned. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/apple-rolls-out-age-verification-uk-iphone-users
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A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/a-major-hacking-tool-has-leaked-online-putting-millions-of-iphones-at-risk-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/a-major-hacking-tool-has-leaked-online-putting-millions-of-iphones-at-risk-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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Coruna iOS exploit framework linked to Triangulation attacks
The Coruna exploit kit is an evolution of the framework used in the Operation Triangulation espionage campaign, which in 2023 targeted iPhones via zero-click iMessage exploits. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coruna-ios-exploit-framework-linked-to-triangulation-attacks/
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DarkSword’s GitHub leak threatens to turn elite iPhone hacking into a tool for the masses
Cybersecurity researchers say the GitHub leak threatens to “democratize” iPhone exploits that were once reserved for nation-states, potentially putting hundreds of millions of iOS 18 devices at risk. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/darksword-iphone-spyware-leak-ios-18-exploit-threat/
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New ‘DarkSword’ Leak Puts Millions of iPhones at Risk After Initial Attack
A newer DarkSword exploit leak makes hacking outdated iPhones easier, exposing hundreds of millions of devices to risk. The post New ‘DarkSword’ Leak Puts Millions of iPhones at Risk After Initial Attack appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-darksword-leak-iphone-exploit-risk-after-initial-attack/
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DarkSword Exploit Chain Leaked Online, Posing Risk to Millions of iPhones
Security researchers have confirmed that the sophisticated iOS exploit chain known as DarkSword is now accessible outside of its original threat actor groups. Recently, security researcher @matteyeux successfully achieved kernel read/write access on an iPad mini 6th generation running iOS 18.6.2 using the in-the-wild DarkSword exploit. This development demonstrates that the exploit kit is highly…
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DarkSword iPhone Exploit Leaked Online, Hundreds of Millions at Risk
DarkSword exploit leak puts up to 270 million iPhones at risk, with hackers able to access data through… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/darksword-iphone-exploit-leaked-online/
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Exploit-Kit veröffentlicht: Leak auf Github gefährdet Millionen von iPhones
Eine neue Version des Exploit-Kits Darksword ist auf Github aufgetaucht. Zahlreiche iPhones lassen sich dadurch mit nur einem Klick infiltrieren. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/exploit-kit-veroeffentlicht-leak-auf-github-gefaehrdet-millionen-von-iphones-2603-206852.html
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Someone has publicly leaked an exploit kit that can hack millions of iPhones
Leaked “DarkSword” exploits published to GitHub allow hackers and cybercriminals to target iPhone users running old versions of iOS with spyware, according to cybersecurity researchers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/someone-has-publicly-leaked-an-exploit-kit-that-can-hack-millions-of-iphones/
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Apple urges iPhone users to update as Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits emerge
Apple warns that outdated iPhones are vulnerable to Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits and urges users to update iOS. Apple has warned that iPhones running outdated iOS versions are at risk from exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword. These attacks use malicious web content to trigger infection chains that can steal sensitive data. Users are…
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Neue Exploit-Kette ‘DarkSword” aufgedeckt – Hacker können mit nur einem Klick in iPhones eindringen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/darksword-1-klick-exploit-kompromittiert-iphones-a-01060b63a59bcff5e396d353bafec45d/
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Apple Warns Older iPhones Vulnerable to Coruna, DarkSword Exploit Kit Attacks
Apple is urging users who are still running an outdated version of iOS to update their iPhones to secure against web-based attacks carried out via powerful exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword.These attacks employ malicious web content to target out-of-date versions of iOS, triggering an infection chain that leads to the theft of sensitive data.”For…
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Apple Warns Older iPhones Vulnerable to Coruna, DarkSword Exploit Kit Attacks
Apple is urging users who are still running an outdated version of iOS to update their iPhones to secure against web-based attacks carried out via powerful exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword.These attacks employ malicious web content to target out-of-date versions of iOS, triggering an infection chain that leads to the theft of sensitive data.”For…
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Millions of iPhones can be hacked with a new tool found in the wild
DarkSword, a powerful iPhone-hacking technique, has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild/
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Hundreds of millions of iPhones can be hacked with a new tool found in the wild
DarkSword, a powerful iPhone-hacking technique, has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild/
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New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit
Researchers uncover “DarkSword,” a powerful iPhone exploit targeting millions via compromised websites. Learn how it works and how to protect your device. The post New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-darksword-iphone-exploit-ios-vulnerability/
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A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones
Researchers have identified multiple state-level attacks using DarkSword, a chain of vulnerabilities, to infect unpatches iPhones. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/a-darksword-hangs-over-unpatched-iphones/
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A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones
Researchers have identified multiple state-level attacks using DarkSword, a chain of vulnerabilities, to infect unpatches iPhones. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/a-darksword-hangs-over-unpatched-iphones/
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DarkSword: Researchers uncover another iOS exploit kit
A powerful iPhone hacking toolkit dubbed >>DarkSword<< has been used since November 2025 to compromise devices by exploiting zero-day iOS vulnerabilities, Google … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/19/darksword-ios-exploit-iphone/
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Exploit-Kette entdeckt: Hacker infiltrieren iPhones durch nur einen Klick
Eine Exploit-Kette namens Darksword gefährdet unzählige iPhone-Nutzer. Nur ein falscher Klick im Web lädt datensammelnde Malware auf das Gerät. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/exploit-kette-entdeckt-hacker-infiltrieren-iphones-durch-nur-einen-klick-2603-206677.html