DarkSword: The iPhone Killer Now Lurking on Legit Websites
Imagine visiting a news site and boom—your iPhone's secrets spill out. DarkSword, a stealthy new hacking tool, is doing just that to millions.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- DarkSword targets iOS 18 via infected websites, risking millions of unpatched iPhones.
- Russian state hackers are deploying it on legit Ukrainian sites for mass data theft.
- Update now—this marks the shift from elite exploits to widespread iPhone threats.
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Originally reported by Ars Technica Security
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