Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones
📍 Aftermath
{ "epilogue": "Researchers uncovered a new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones running iOS 18. The updated exploit kit added capabilities to steal passwords, data, and crypto wallet recovery phrases in real time." }
Epilogue added 1d ago, after coverage quieted.
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"Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Technology sector, tracked across 6 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.
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Sleep, Beacon, Steal, Repeat iVerify · 4d ago
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Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones 9to5Mac · 4d ago broke it first
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