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Apple Backports Security Patches to iOS 18 After Hacks

4/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Apple will backport security patches to iOS 18 to address the DarkSword hacking tool.
This represents a shift from Apple's policy that security fixes require upgrading to the latest iOS.
With millions still on iOS 18, Apple will patch this older version after two hacking techniques emerged.
The update will be available for devices that support auto-update, and users may choose between patched iOS 18 or the latest iOS 26.

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Story summary

Apple will backport security patches to iOS 18 to address the DarkSword hacking tool.
This represents a shift from Apple's policy that security fixes require upgrading to the latest iOS.
With millions still on iOS 18, Apple will patch this older version after two hacking techniques emerged.
The update will be available for devices that support auto-update, and users may choose between patched iOS 18 or the latest iOS 26.