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DarkSword met 8000 Mac et iPad sur la touche en Suisse http://dlvr.it/TSDTfX #DarkSword #Apple

DarkSword Exploit Chain Spreads Across Threat Actors

A single iOS exploit chain, known as DarkSword, has been spreading rapidly among threat actors, allowing multiple groups to fully compromise iPhones across several countries. This compact, multi-vulnerability exploit leverages zero-day vulnerabilities to achieve complete device takeover, and was first detected in the wild in November…

https://osintsights.com/darksword-exploit-chain-spreads-across-threat-actors

#Darksword #Ios #ZerodayVulnerabilities #GoogleThreatIntelligenceGroupGtig #Iphone

DarkSword Exploit Chain Spreads Across Threat Actors

A single iOS exploit chain, known as DarkSword, has been spreading rapidly among threat actors, allowing multiple groups to fully compromise iPhones across several countries. This compact, multi-vulnerability exploit leverages zero-day vulnerabilities to achieve complete device takeover, and was first detected in the wild in November…

https://osintsights.com/darksword-exploit-chain-spreads-across-threat-actors

#Darksword #Ios #ZerodayVulnerabilities #GoogleThreatIntelligenceGroupGtig #Iphone

DarkSword Exploit Chain Spreads Across Threat Actors

A single iOS exploit chain, known as DarkSword, has been spreading rapidly among threat actors, allowing multiple groups to fully compromise iPhones across several countries. This compact, multi-vulnerability exploit leverages zero-day vulnerabilities to achieve complete device takeover, and was first detected in the wild in November…

https://osintsights.com/darksword-exploit-chain-spreads-across-threat-actors

#Darksword #Ios #ZerodayVulnerabilities #GoogleThreatIntelligenceGroupGtig #Iphone

Ugh! Even after the 18.7.7 update, #Apple *still* nags you to “upgrade” to #iOS v26 though. 😒

Tim Apple, I *don’t* want that silly #LiquidGlass abomination. ✋🏽🙅🏽‍♂️

#Security #UX #ComputerSecurity #iPhone #iPad #DarkSword #Design #Nags #Nagging

#PSA: Apparently #DarkSword:

https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain

is bad enough 😱 that #Apple has finally relented and released iOS v18.7.7:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793

for #iPhones and #iPads that they were earlier forcing to use #LiquidGlass via an update to iOS v26.x.

Update ASAP.

#PSA: Apparently #DarkSword:

https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain

is bad enough 😱 that #Apple has finally relented and released iOS v18.7.7:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793

for #iPhones and #iPads that they were earlier forcing to use #LiquidGlass via an update to iOS v26.x.

Update ASAP.

#PSA: Apparently #DarkSword:

https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain

is bad enough 😱 that #Apple has finally relented and released iOS v18.7.7:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793

for #iPhones and #iPads that they were earlier forcing to use #LiquidGlass via an update to iOS v26.x.

Update ASAP.

#PSA: Apparently #DarkSword:

https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain

is bad enough 😱 that #Apple has finally relented and released iOS v18.7.7:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793

for #iPhones and #iPads that they were earlier forcing to use #LiquidGlass via an update to iOS v26.x.

Update ASAP.

#PSA: Apparently #DarkSword:

https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain

is bad enough 😱 that #Apple has finally relented and released iOS v18.7.7:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793

for #iPhones and #iPads that they were earlier forcing to use #LiquidGlass via an update to iOS v26.x.

Update ASAP.

#DarkSword: #iOS18-Nutzer erhalten Update außer der Reihe – schnell aktualisieren | Mac & i https://www.heise.de/news/DarkSword-iOS-18-Nutzer-erhalten-Update-ausser-der-Reihe-schnell-aktualisieren-11243513.html #Apple :apple_inc: #Coruna #Patchday #iPhone #Malware #Spyware

#Apple veröffentlicht ein seltenes Update für iOS 18: Die Sicherheitslücke #DarkSword ermöglicht beim Besuch einer infizierten Webseite die volle Kontrolle über das iPhone. https://winfuture.de/news,157912.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia

Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit
#DarkSword
https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/apple-expands-ios-1877-update-to-more.html

If you’re a holdout on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, watch this video: https://youtu.be/R0GB59nBKHs?si=B-gTCiPCTWLQ_9qg #darkSword

I don't know if this is "rare". Apple releases security updates for older OSes all the time.

Not to mention there are people who can't upgrade to iOS 26.

Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/01/apple-ios-18-patch-darksword-exploit/

#Apple #iOS #DarkSword #Vulnerability #Security #Update #Tech

Apple pushes rare #iOS18 security patch to protect devices at risk from the DarkSword exploit, and also urges users to update or move to #iOS26 for stronger protection - Update your device now!

Read: https://hackread.com/apple-pushes-rare-ios-18-patch-darksword-exploit/

#CyberSecurity #Apple #iPhone #DarkSword

Apple lanza parche de emergencia: Protección contra el ataque «DarkSword» en iPhones y iPads antiguos

Apple ha liberado una actualización de seguridad crítica para dispositivos iOS de generaciones anteriores, diseñada específicamente para mitigar la vulnerabilidad «DarkSword» que permitía el control remoto del hardware (Fuente Apple Support).

En un movimiento inusual que demuestra su compromiso con la seguridad a largo plazo, Apple ha publicado parches de emergencia para modelos de iPhone y iPad que ya no reciben actualizaciones regulares de funciones. La alerta se centra en un exploit bautizado como «DarkSword», una vulnerabilidad de ejecución de código arbitrario que afecta al motor WebKit. Según los investigadores de seguridad que descubrieron la falla, este ataque permitía a un actor malintencionado tomar el control total del dispositivo simplemente convenciendo al usuario de visitar una página web especialmente diseñada, sin necesidad de interacción adicional.

La gravedad de DarkSword radica en su capacidad para saltar las capas de protección de memoria (sandboxing) en procesadores de arquitecturas más antiguas, lo que dejaba vulnerables a millones de usuarios que aún conservan dispositivos funcionales pero veteranos. Apple ha instado a todos los poseedores de estos equipos a instalar la actualización de inmediato, ya que existen reportes que sugieren que el exploit podría estar siendo utilizado en ataques dirigidos de forma limitada. Esta medida subraya una tendencia creciente en la industria: la necesidad de proteger el «parque tecnológico heredado» frente a ciberamenazas modernas cada vez más sofisticadas.

Aunque la actualización no incluye nuevas características visuales o mejoras de rendimiento, su importancia técnica es vital para la integridad de los datos personales. Los dispositivos compatibles recibirán la notificación de descarga de forma progresiva; sin embargo, se recomienda realizar la búsqueda manual desde el menú de configuración para asegurar la protección lo antes posible. Con este lanzamiento, Apple refuerza su postura de que la seguridad no debe tener fecha de caducidad, incluso para aquellos productos que han sido superados por modelos más recientes en el mercado.

Apple lanza parche de emergencia: Protección contra el ataque «DarkSword» en iPhones y iPads antiguos

Apple ha liberado una actualización de seguridad crítica para dispositivos iOS de generaciones anteriores, diseñada específicamente para mitigar la vulnerabilidad «DarkSword» que permitía el control remoto del hardware (Fuente Apple Support).

En un movimiento inusual que demuestra su compromiso con la seguridad a largo plazo, Apple ha publicado parches de emergencia para modelos de iPhone y iPad que ya no reciben actualizaciones regulares de funciones. La alerta se centra en un exploit bautizado como «DarkSword», una vulnerabilidad de ejecución de código arbitrario que afecta al motor WebKit. Según los investigadores de seguridad que descubrieron la falla, este ataque permitía a un actor malintencionado tomar el control total del dispositivo simplemente convenciendo al usuario de visitar una página web especialmente diseñada, sin necesidad de interacción adicional.

La gravedad de DarkSword radica en su capacidad para saltar las capas de protección de memoria (sandboxing) en procesadores de arquitecturas más antiguas, lo que dejaba vulnerables a millones de usuarios que aún conservan dispositivos funcionales pero veteranos. Apple ha instado a todos los poseedores de estos equipos a instalar la actualización de inmediato, ya que existen reportes que sugieren que el exploit podría estar siendo utilizado en ataques dirigidos de forma limitada. Esta medida subraya una tendencia creciente en la industria: la necesidad de proteger el «parque tecnológico heredado» frente a ciberamenazas modernas cada vez más sofisticadas.

Aunque la actualización no incluye nuevas características visuales o mejoras de rendimiento, su importancia técnica es vital para la integridad de los datos personales. Los dispositivos compatibles recibirán la notificación de descarga de forma progresiva; sin embargo, se recomienda realizar la búsqueda manual desde el menú de configuración para asegurar la protección lo antes posible. Con este lanzamiento, Apple refuerza su postura de que la seguridad no debe tener fecha de caducidad, incluso para aquellos productos que han sido superados por modelos más recientes en el mercado.

There is a bunch of buzz along the lines of "Apple FINALLY backports DarkSword related fixes to 18.x and will release this on April 1".

Based on publicly available information this is incorrect.

What Apple has actually done broadened the device models that are eligible to upgrade to iOS/iPadOS 18.

Per Google [1] every vuln in the DarkSword kit except for CVE-2026-20700 had already been patched in iOS 18 as of 18.7.3 which was released on Dec 12, 2025.

Per Apple [2], CVE-2026-20700 is not included in 18.7.7 which was released today.

Apple has placed an easy to miss note at the top of the release notes:

"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 Darksword. The fixes associated with the Darksword exploit first shipped in 2025."

Unfortunately I don't see an indication of which devices are newly eligible to upgrade to iOS/iPadOS 18.

References:

1. Google DarkSword writeup - https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain

2. Apple iOS/iPadOS 18.7.7 release notes:
   https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793

#Security #Apple #DarkSword

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

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/

#cybersecurity #iPhone

Too little, too late, #Apple. You made it very clear we had to update to #Tahoe to prevent device armageddon so reluctantly I did, on both iPhones and the iPad.

And now, over a week after all the #DarkSword mass panic and upgrading, you change your mind? Not cool.

But I won’t be buying any more Apple devices anyway. For a variety of reasons, many of which relate to your contempt for your users - which is clearly shown by this late action.

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/

#Apple to Release Rare #iOS18 Update for #DarkSword #Exploit

Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of #iPhone owners who remain on that #iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/
https://archive.ph/lnKTe

Apple Rolling Out Critical iOS 18 Update To Address Darksword Exploit #apple #cybersecurity #darksword #ios #ios18 #ios26 #iphone #mobilephones

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/388068/apple-ios-18-update-darksword/

#Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect #iOS18 Users From #DarkSword #Hacking Tool

As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable #iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of #iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.
#security #privacy #patch

> sadly, my iPad won’t go over iOS 17 🙁

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/

https://www.europesays.com/at/75073/ Apple warnt iPhone-Nutzer vor akuten Sicherheitsangriffen #Angriffe #Apple #AT #Austria #Coruna #DarkSword #Daten #ExploitKits #Österreich #Phishing #Science #Science&Technology #Sicherheitsangriffen #Sicherheitsupdates #Technik #Technology #Webseiten #Wissenschaft #Wissenschaft&Technik

TA446 Deploys DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit in Targeted Spear-Phishing Campaign
#TA446 #DarkSword #GHOSTBLADE
https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/ta446-deploys-leaked-darksword-ios.html

"Bemerkenswert ist, dass #DarkSword offenbar einen ‘Hit-and-Run-’Ansatz verfolgt, indem es die Zieldaten innerhalb von Sekunden oder höchstens Minuten vom Gerät sammelt und exfiltriert, gefolgt von einer Bereinigung." User mit iOS 13 o. iOS 14 müssen auf iOS 15 aktualisieren,um d. Patch zu erhalten

" #DarkSword zielt darauf ab, einen umfangreichen Satz persönlicher Informationen, einschließlich Anmeldeinformationen, aus dem Gerät zu extrahieren und zielt insbesondere auf eine Vielzahl von Krypto-Wallet-Apps ab, was auf einen finanziell motivierten Bedrohungsakteur hinweist. "

Die russische Hackerware #DarkSword wurde auf #Github veröffentlicht und kann jetzt von jedem Missbraucht werden. Der Besuch einer kompromitierten Webseite langt, die #Spyware kommt über #HTML & #JavaScript aufs #iPhone #Apple bietet seit dem 11.3. einen Patch! mashable.com/article/ipho...

iPhone exploit DarkSword has b...

#Cybersécurité. #DarkSword, la #technique de #piratage qui menace des centaines de millions d’ #iPhone

https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/cybersecurite-darksword-la-technique-de-piratage-qui-menace-des-centaines-de-millions-d-iphone_242202

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/03/25/darksword-ios-exploit-leaks-github-threatens-millions-xcxwbn/

DarkSword iOS Exploit Leaks on GitHub, Threatens Millions

#iOS #Apple #Cybersecurity #ZeroDay #Exploits #iPhone #Surveillance #Malware #Spyware #Hackers #Cybercrime #ThreatIntelligence #iOS18 #iPad #iPadOS #Hacking #Russia #Cyberespionage #Darksword #Iverify

I finally did the thing and updated to #iOS26 due to the #DarkSword malware and #Apple’s appalling decision to not offer #iOS18 security updates to devices capable of running iOS 26. I’m really salty about it. It makes zero sense (especially for managed corporate devices that may not be ready to update) and is dangerous.

#iOS #security

A leaked version of the #DarkSword exploit kit, capable of #hacking #iPhones, is now publicly available on #GitHub. This poses a significant risk to millions of iPhone users running older iOS versions, as the exploit requires no iOS expertise to use. #Apple has issued an #emergencyupdate and recommends all users upgrade their operating systems. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/someone-has-publicly-leaked-an-exploit-kit-that-can-hack-millions-of-iphones/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

If you have an #iOS device and you have not updated, you are in danger of a zero click hack, (#DarkSword) the bones of which were just published on #GitHub.

It allows attackers to seize full control by just visiting a compromised website, without requiring any clicks, downloads, or user interaction. The malware operates in memory, deleting its own traces to avoid detection.

Update to iOS 26.3.1 or the latest available version (18.7.6 or higher). If you are running an older hardware, update to at least iOS 15, for emergency patches for older devices.

Go to Settings > General > Software Update to ensure you are fully updated.

If you cannot update immediately, or if you are at high risk, enable Lockdown Mode. This is an extreme, high-security mode. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Lockdown Mode and turn it on.

#zeroclick #infosec #HacksInTheWild

https://mashable.com/article/iphone-exploit-darksword-spyware-released-in-the-wild

MCMC urges iPhone users to update iOS immediately following “Darksword” exploit #darksword #featured #ios #ios26 #iphone #mcmc #news #smartphones #tech

https://soyacincau.com/2026/03/20/mcmc-advisory-iphone-update-ios-darksword-security-exploit/

MCMC urges iPhone users to update iOS immediately following “Darksword” exploit #darksword #featured #ios #ios26 #iphone #mcmc #news #smartphones #tech

https://soyacincau.com/2026/03/20/mcmc-advisory-iphone-update-ios-darksword-security-exploit/

MCMC urges iPhone users to update iOS immediately following “Darksword” exploit #darksword #featured #ios #ios26 #iphone #mcmc #news #smartphones #tech

https://soyacincau.com/2026/03/20/mcmc-advisory-iphone-update-ios-darksword-security-exploit/

MCMC urges iPhone users to update iOS immediately following “Darksword” exploit #darksword #featured #ios #ios26 #iphone #mcmc #news #smartphones #tech

https://soyacincau.com/2026/03/20/mcmc-advisory-iphone-update-ios-darksword-security-exploit/

Your iPhone could be silently leaking data: Apple issues urgent update warning https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/apple-iphone-darksword-coruna-spyware-update-gexp2uus?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Apple #iPhoneSecurity #CyberAttack #DarkSword #TechNews

Your iPhone can be hacked in minutes and DarkSword shows how easy it is

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/darksword-ios-exploit/

DarkSword : un kit de piratage peut faire tomber les iPhone sous iOS 18 http://dlvr.it/TRZ0Gf #DarkSword #iOS18