DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy

Image for article DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy
News Source : Help Net Security

News Summary

  • Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18.
  • The company is aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit.
  • Allowing iOS 18 users to receive patches without upgrading to iOS 26 signals a shift in its long-standing security approach.
  • The update is available for the following devices:“If you’re using an older version of iOS and were to click a malicious link or visit a compromised website, the data on your iPhone might be at risk of being stolen,” Apple warned.
Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18, aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit.This is not the first time Apple has backported fixes fo [+1948 chars]

Must read Articles