Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

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DarkSword is a sophisticated iPhone hacking technique discovered by Google, iVerify, and Lookout.
It targets iOS 18 devices, affecting nearly a quarter of iPhones still running older OS versions.
DarkSword can steal passwords, photos, messaging logs, browser history, and even health data.
The exploit uses 'fileless' techniques, leaving minimal traces and not persisting after a reboot.
Russian state-sponsored hackers used DarkSword, embedding it in legitimate Ukrainian websites.
The exploit's full code was left exposed, making it easy for other hackers to reuse.
DarkSword may have been sold by a broker firm, similar to the Coruna exploit.
The exploit's careless deployment suggests iOS hacking tools are now more accessible on the black market.
Security experts warn that iOS exploits are no longer limited to high-profile targets but are now used indiscriminately.

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