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A new iOS exploit chain and payload called ‘DarkSword’ is stealing sensitive personal information from iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7.  The toolkit is linked to multiple threat actors, including Russian-aligned UNC6353, who previously leveraged a similar exploit chain called Coruna. DarkSword was subsequently uncovered while various researchers analyzed Coruna’s infrastructure.

In early November 2025, NC6748 used DarkSword against Saudi Arabian users via a Snapchat-themed website.  Subsequentl

You probably associate information security with desktops and laptops, business computers, and servers in datacenters.  Too often, we assume that our mobile devices are inherently more secure, probably because of how we interact with them.  But last week’s security news includes warnings for iPhone and Android users.  Just a reminder that no one is safe.

First, if you haven’t updated iOS, it’s time to do so.  Last week, it was reported that iPhone users running iOS 18.4 to 18.7 are vulnerable to