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DarkSword Exploit: Russian Hackers Targeted iOS 18 via Infected URLs
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 'DarkSword,' a sophisticated exploit used by Russian state-sponsored hackers to compromise iOS 18 devices. By exploiting a WebKit zero-day, the tool allows attackers to take over iPhones via malicious URLs, exfiltrating encrypted data and crypto keys. Apple is working on a patch, and users are advised to exercise caution or use Lockdown Mode.