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Apple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack

A particularly nasty threat called DarkSword, a hacking tool that can seriously compromise devices, has gotten much worse since the code for it appeared on GitHub.

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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool

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Apple releases new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, more

CNET · 16h

If You're Not on iOS 26, You Should Really Download This iOS 18 Update Now

Apple made an unusual decision on Wednesday and released a new version of iOS 18.7.7 in order to combat a new hacking toolkit called DarkSword.

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Still running iOS 18? Install this critical update ASAP

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iOS 18.7.7: Apple Issues Urgent iPhone Upgrade For All Users

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Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit

"We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security protections from web attacks called...

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Apple issues new warning to iPhone users: Protect yourself from these attacks

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Apple is patching the iOS 18 DarkSword exploit.

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iOS 26.3.1 (a) is Out: The “Silent” Security Patch You Shouldn’t Ignore

OS 26.3.1(a) arrives as a background security update with a WebKit navigation API input-validation fix, with no new features expected.

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Orcas, Trombones, and Total Security: iOS 26.4 Is Here and You Should Update Now

From AI-powered Playlist Playgrounds to critical fixes for the DarkSword exploit, iOS 26.4 is a massive mid-cycle update for every iPhone user.

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Expect a Critical Security Alert If Your iPhone Is Running iOS 17 or Earlier

If you own an iPhone or iPad running an older version of iOS or iPadOS, you'll likely see a Lock Screen alert from Apple urging you to update to a newer version of your device's operating system to protect against web-based attacks.

Morning Overview on MSN

Apple sends lock-screen security alerts to iPhones running iOS 17 and earlier

Apple has pushed lock-screen security alerts to iPhones running iOS 17 and earlier versions, warning users that an attacker could view restricted content without unlocking the device. The flaw, cataloged in a federal vulnerability bulletin,