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Scott Younker

EXPLAINED: More than 220 million iphones under attack from new darksword exploit how to stay safe | Rare Historical Photos

IPhone 16 Pro Max shown in hand.

Researchers have discovered a new iOS exploit, dubbed "DarkSword", that was used to steal saved passwords, data from cryptocurrency apps and more. Fortunately, you may be able to avoid it.

DarkSword targets iPhones that are running older versions of iOS, specifically iOS 18.4 through iOS 18.7. Apparently, it's been leaked to multiple malicious actors.

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