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Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
- DarkSword, a new iPhone hacking toolkit, was found in the wild and is capable of compromising iPhones visiting infected sites.
- DarkSword targets many iPhones on iOS 18 and older, expanding the potential affected user base.
- Researchers say DarkSword is a fileless tool that hijacks legitimate iPhone processes to steal data quickly and leave fewer traces.
- DarkSword has appeared across several hacking groups, including Russian-backed espionage and cybercriminal networks.
- Experts warn an open-access DarkSword code and exploit details could accelerate misuse.
- Apple urges users to update iOS and enable Lockdown Mode for protection.
- Security firms say the market for iPhone-exploit tools is growing, with brokers reselling techniques to various actors.
- Researchers note the prevalence of iOS exploits amid broad global usage of older iPhones.
- Experts emphasize updating devices and enabling Lockdown Mode as first lines of defense.
- The DarkSword toolkit is linked to but distinct from the Coruna toolkit used by Russian spies.
- The report underscores a trend toward more accessible iPhone exploits, increasing risk for everyday users.
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