Apple Pushes Rare iOS 18 Patch for Devices at Risk from DarkSword Exploit

Apple is issuing a security update to iOS 18 to block the publicly discussed "DarkSword" exploit — an exploitation chain that was leaked on GitHub and targets flaws already fixed in newer iOS releases. The story notes the heightened risk for users who delay upgrades, explains Apple's decision to backport protections while still encouraging moves to iOS 26, and recommends enabling automatic updates to reduce exposure.