Apple sends ‘security message’ to iPhone users at risk of DarkSword spyware attack

Apple has issued an advisory to old iPhone users asking them to update their phone’s software to protect devices against web-based attacks. This comes days after researchers, including from Google, discovered a sophisticated exploit kit called Darksword, capable of stealing personal data from iPhones. In its advisory, Apple says that devices running versions of iOS 15 through iOS 26 are already protected. However, devices with iOS 13 or iOS 14 are at risk. The Cupertino-based company has already released a software update for iOS 15 and iOS 16 on March 11, 2026, to extend protection to older devices that cannot update to the latest version of iOS.

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