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New Hacking Tool Exposes Hundreds of Millions of iPhones

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 22:11 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 22:11 | 1 source | 1 article

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The discovery of the DarkSword hacking tool raises serious concerns about the security of iPhones. Security researchers warn that millions of devices could be vulnerable to attacks. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest software versions and use security tools like iVerify and Lookout to mitigate the risk. The alleged involvement of Russian hackers adds a geopolitical dimension to the threat.

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Hundreds of millions of iPhones can be hacked with a new tool found in the wild Foto: Ars Technica
Ars Technica 19 mar. 2026, 22:11 (21 hours ago) Good

Hundreds of millions of iPhones can be hacked with a new tool found in the wild

DarkSword, a powerful iPhone-hacking technique, has been discovered in use by Russian hackers.

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