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DarkSword: a fileless iPhone hack targets iOS 18 users

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Source: Engadget
DarkSword: a fileless iPhone hack targets iOS 18 users
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TL;DR Summary

Researchers reveal a new hack called DarkSword that can instantly access data on iPhones running iOS 18.4–18.6.2 simply by visiting a malicious webpage. It’s a fileless attack that can grab sensitive data (including messages, iCloud content, and crypto wallets) and then erase itself. Apple has patched related flaws in newer iOS releases (26 and 18.7) and recommends updating; Safari’s Safe Browsing can block some of the malicious URLs. While about 24% of iPhone users remain on iOS 18, applying available updates mitigates the risk.

Topics:top-news#apple#cybersecurity#darksword#hacking#ios#technology-and-electronics
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