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New DarkSword Hack Endangers 25% of iPhones Worldwide

3/19/2026

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DarkSword, a new iPhone hacking technique, poses a risk to iPhone users with older iOS versions.
Researchers from Google, iVerify, and Lookout found DarkSword can silently compromise iPhones on infected websites.
About 25% of iPhones run iOS 18, making them vulnerable.
DarkSword is linked to Russian espionage and targeted victims in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Malaysia.
Experts warn the tool's code is publicly accessible, allowing other hackers to exploit it.

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Story summary

DarkSword, a new iPhone hacking technique, poses a risk to iPhone users with older iOS versions.
Researchers from Google, iVerify, and Lookout found DarkSword can silently compromise iPhones on infected websites.
About 25% of iPhones run iOS 18, making them vulnerable.
DarkSword is linked to Russian espionage and targeted victims in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Malaysia.
Experts warn the tool's code is publicly accessible, allowing other hackers to exploit it.