US cyber security agency gives deadline to Federal agencies to fix Darksword spyware threat on Apple devices

US cyber security agency Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added five new security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list, warning that these are being actively used by hackers. The vulnerabilities that include Darksword spyware impacted Apple products and web platforms such as Craft CMS and Laravel Livewire. Authorities have warned that these weaknesses might enable hackers to seize control of systems or compromise sensitive information. Federal agencies are mandated by government regulations to address these problems by April 3, 2026. This action underscores the escalating threats posed by sophisticated cyberattacks aimed at commonly used software and hardware.

Critical flaws linked to active attacks