Apple's Rare Lifeline to Old iPhones: Dodging DarkSword's Web Traps
Apple just threw a curveball β patching iOS 18 on devices everyone thought were abandoned. It's all about DarkSword, a nasty exploit kit that's been lurking since last summer.
β‘ Key Takeaways
- Apple's backporting iOS 18.7.7 to older devices, breaking norms to counter DarkSword.
- DarkSword leaked on GitHub, risking wider attacks via watering hole tactics.
- Lock screen alerts and auto-updates make patching easier for iOS 18 users.
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Originally reported by InfoSecurity Magazine
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