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.
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