
A newer version of the DarkSword exploit kit was posted to GitHub, enabling criminals to repurpose powerful iPhone exploits to install spyware on unpatched devices. The public leak increases risk for users of older iOS versions and prompted rare backported fixes to protect those who cannot upgrade immediately. Microsoft’s confrontation with a researcher who published exploit code highlights a broader industry friction: public exploit releases force rapid vendor response but can also provoke legal or adversarial reactions that complicate coordinated disclosure.
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