DarkSword Exploit Kit Compromises iPhones with Six Vulnerabilities
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DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit kit, has been systematically compromising iPhones since November 2025 by chaining six vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws. The attack involves three distinct malware families and is actively used by at least three threat actors simultaneously, making it one of the most advanced iOS threats in recent years. The campaign targets iPhones to steal confidential data, though specific impacted regions or sectors are not detailed. No CVE identifiers or exact technical mechanisms of the vulnerabilities are provided in the available content. The exploit kit operates silently, evading detection while extracting sensitive information.