Mastodawn

If you have an iPhone, today is a good day to make sure you are running the latest software. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/someone-has-publicly-leaked-an-exploit-kit-that-can-hack-millions-of-iphones/

Someone has publicly leaked an exploit kit that can hack millions of iPhones | TechCrunch

Leaked "DarkSword" exploits published to GitHub allow hackers and cybercriminals to target iPhone users running old versions of iOS with spyware, according to cybersecurity researchers.

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768kB 🚴☕🇬🇧🇺🇦🇵🇸4h ago

@evacide If you’re running iOS 18.7.3 or later, or the latest 26, you're fine. https://tidbits.com/2026/03/23/darksword-exploit-threatens-iphones-still-running-ios-18/

DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18 - TidBITS

Security researchers have discovered DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 through 18.7.2. Unlike past spyware aimed at high-profile targets, DarkSword is being surreptitiously deployed on legitimate websites against ordinary users.

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BigPaperBag 3h ago

@768kb @evacide
Maybe, but apple does not sign IOS 18.7.3 when your device is capable to run on IOS 26…..
Sad when you are stuck on IOS 18.7.2

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@BigPaperBag @evacide Every iPhone running a vulnerable version of iOS 18 has an update path, either to iOS 18.7.6 (the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max) or to iOS 26.3.1 (everything else).