Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit

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By Tim HardwickApr 1, 2026, 6:04 am198 pts
Apple on Wednesday will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called DarkSword, which can silently take over an iPhone if it visits a website infected with the malicious code. Devices on iOS 26 are already protected against DarkSword, but in a surprising move…

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