Apple to release urgent iOS 18 security update against DarkSword
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Apple announced it will release an urgent security update for iOS 18 after a serious threat called DarkSword started targeting users.
Unlike its usual routine of bundling fixes with new iOS versions, this update is all about protecting people from hacks that can happen just by visiting the wrong website.
DarkSword used for spying, crypto theft
DarkSword isn't your average bug: it's been used for spying and stealing crypto, and it spread fast online.
With phishing emails making things worse, Apple decided to patch iOS 18 directly so users don't have to jump to iOS 26 (which many are hesitant about).
This move shows Apple's shifting strategy: keeping older devices safer without forcing big upgrades, especially as cyber threats keep rising.