Apple Urges Patch: Hackers Target Old iPhones With New Tools
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Security researchers say exploit kits DarkSword and Coruna, used by Russian intelligence and Chinese cybercriminals, can take over iPhones running older iOS versions via watering hole attacks; campaigns have targeted Ukrainians, Chinese crypto users, and residents of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Malaysia. Apple released iOS 26 and a patch for older devices to block these exploits, underscoring that keeping software up to date is the best defense against such hacks.
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- Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices Reuters
- Millions of iPhones hit by hackers using new DarkSword spyware Mashable
- Second iOS exploit kit now in use by suspected Russian hackers CyberScoop
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