Tag: iphone
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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
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New iOS Exploit Uses Advanced iPhone Hacking Tools to Steal Personal Data
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a highly sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit dubbed DarkSword. Active since November 2025, this exploit leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise Apple devices running iOS 18.4 through 18.7 fully. DarkSword is highly unusual because it relies entirely on JavaScript throughout its exploit chain, thereby mitigating the need for a…
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State snoops and spyware vendors planting info-stealing malware on iPhones, Google warns
Darksword is the second iOS exploit chain in a month First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/18/darksword_exploit_kit_steals_iphone/
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DarkSword: iPhone Exploit Kit Serves Spies & Thieves Alike
A sophisticated iOS exploit chain leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities and is targeting users in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Ukraine. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/darksword-iphone-exploit-spies-thieves
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Russia-linked hackers use advanced iPhone exploit to target Ukrainians
The malware, dubbed DarkSword, allows attackers to break into iPhones with little to no user interaction, extract sensitive data within minutes, and then erase traces of the intrusion, researchers at cybersecurity firm Lookout said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-linked-hackers-use-iphone-exploit-ukraine
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Apple Rolls Out Real-Time Security Fixes Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple launches Background Security Improvements to fix vulnerabilities in real time, starting with a WebKit flaw affecting Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The post Apple Rolls Out Real-Time Security Fixes Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-background-security-improvements-webkit-fix/
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Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools
A suspected group of Russian government hackers was caught targeting Ukrainians with new iPhone hacking tools designed for espionage and potentially to steal crypto. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/russians-caught-stealing-personal-data-from-ukrainians-with-new-advanced-iphone-hacking-tools/
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Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild/
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New “Darksword” iOS exploit used in infostealer attack on iPhones
A new exploit kit for iOS devices and delivery framework dubbed “Darksword” has been used to steal a wide range of personal information, including data from cryptocurrency wallet app. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-darksword-ios-exploit-used-in-infostealer-attack-on-iphones/
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New “Darksword” iOS exploit used in infostealer attack on iPhones
A new exploit kit for iOS devices and delivery framework dubbed “Darksword” has been used to steal a wide range of personal information, including data from cryptocurrency wallet app. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-darksword-ios-exploit-used-in-infostealer-attack-on-iphones/