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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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