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New “Darksword” iOS exploit used in infostealer attack on iPhones

ID: d0794b66-74c0-526f-be17-9db999b7aaf8

STIX ID: report--d0794b66-74c0-526f-be17-9db999b7aaf8

Feed Name: Bleeping Computer

Threat Score
85/100

Date Published: 2026-03-18

Date Updated: 2026-04-20

Author: Bill Toulas

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A sophisticated iOS exploit kit dubbed "DarkSword" (targeting iOS 18.4–18.7) has been used since at least November 2025 to deliver data‑stealing malware (GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, GHOSTSABER) via compromised websites and watering‑hole attacks, exfiltrating credentials, messages, location, and cryptocurrency wallet data; multiple actors including UNC6748, UNC6353 and PARS Defense customers have been observed using the chain, which leverages several CVEs that Apple has since patched.

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