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Apple Urges iPhone Users to Update Against Data Theft

3/21/2026

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Summary

Apple Issues Update Warning

Apple Inc. warns iPhone users to update due to emerging exploit kits Coruna and DarkSword.
The kits target outdated iOS versions and can steal sensitive data through malicious web content.
iOS versions 15 through 26 are protected, while devices on iOS 13 or 14 must upgrade to iOS 15.
Apple recommends enabling Lockdown Mode for additional protection.
Threat actors, including state-sponsored groups, are exploiting these vulnerabilities.

Summary

Apple Releases Updates

Apple Inc. released updates for older devices that no longer receive official support, delivering iOS 16.7.15 to iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.
Older iPads, including the 5th generation iPad and the first-generation iPad Pro, got iPadOS 16.7.15.
The iPhone SE, iPhone 7, and iPhone 6S received iOS 15.8.7.
The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4 received iPadOS 15.8.7.

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Apple Issues Update Warning

Apple Inc. warns iPhone users to update due to emerging exploit kits Coruna and DarkSword.
The kits target outdated iOS versions and can steal sensitive data through malicious web content.
iOS versions 15 through 26 are protected, while devices on iOS 13 or 14 must upgrade to iOS 15.
Apple recommends enabling Lockdown Mode for additional protection.
Threat actors, including state-sponsored groups, are exploiting these vulnerabilities.

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