NEW: We spoke to a few iPhone security experts about what the discovery of DarkSword means to the long-held assumption that iPhones are very hard to hack.

The answer is nuanced, and not simple. Apple has made significant strides in making iPhones more secure, but DarkSword may change how we think.

http://techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/apple-made-strides-with-ios-26-security-but-leaked-hacking-tools-still-leave-millions-exposed-to-spyware-attacks/

Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks | TechCrunch

Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity experts weigh in.

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@lorenzofb we thought it was hard due to the cost of the exploits that were found were sold to arms dealers who could then sell to nations states who could afford the tools.