This iOS 18 patch could protect your device from a vicious malware strain — here’s why you need it now

This iOS 18 patch could protect your device from a vicious malware strain — here’s why you need it now

Apple has patched iOS 18 to protect users from the DarkSword malware, even if they have an older device.

Apple just sent a warning that has iPhone users scrambling

Apple is warning iPhone and iPad users about a possible security threat and is asking them to update their devices right away. The alert comes as the company says some older software versions are being targeted in ongoing attacks.

Apple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit

Apple today released a new build of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, presumably with a fix for the DarkSword exploit. Apple told Wired that it would release an iOS 18 update for more devices, allowing users with auto-update turned on to receive the security update. iOS 18.7.7 was initially limited to the iPhone XS and XR models, but it is now available for other iPhones.

Apple releases rare iOS 18.7.7 security update to shield older iPhones and iPads from DarkSword hacking tool | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker - National Cyber Security Consulting

In an unusual move, Apple has pushed out a critical security update for users still running iOS 18 (and iPadOS 18), specifically to protect against the powerful DarkSword exploit kit that can compromise iPhones and iPads simply by visiting a malicious or compromised website. The update — iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 — was made […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Apple releases rare iOS 18.7.7 security update to shield older i…