Apple's Late DarkSword Shield Hits Old iPhones – Skeptics Wonder If It's Enough
Apple's finally armoring older iPhones against DarkSword, that nasty exploit kit from state hackers. Cynics like me? We're asking if automatic updates will save the day – or if the damage is done.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Apple's iOS 18.7.7 brings DarkSword patches to 200M+ older devices like iPhone XR and recent iPads.
- State actors and surveillance vendors exploited unpatched iOS versions; updates fix 24 flaws including kernel access.
- Skeptics warn: patches are reactive – expect exploit evolution soon.
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Originally reported by SecurityWeek
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