Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks

Apple released iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to protect older devices from DarkSword, a leaked web‑based exploitation toolkit that can compromise iOS 18.4–18.7 by simply visiting a compromised website and exfiltrate messages, browser history, location, and cryptocurrency; the toolkit has been observed in attacks across multiple countries and its public release raises the risk of broader exploitation, while Apple notes iOS 26 and Lockdown Mode provide protections.