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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool - WIRED
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Apple will distribute rare backported security fixes for iOS 18 to protect millions of iPhone users who remain on that release. The move follows the public posting of the DarkSword exploit kit to GitHub, which made powerful, government‑grade iPhone vulnerabilities more accessible to criminals. Rather than forcing an upgrade to iOS 26, Apple will enable targeted iOS 18 patches to reduce exposure, though users who delay updating remain at elevated risk until their devices are patched.
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