Recently, a new cyber threat has increased the concerns of iPhone and iPad users around the world. A dangerous hacking tool named DarkSword has been leaked on the internet, putting not only millions but crores of devices at risk.
iPhone: What is DarkSword, and why is it so dangerous?
According to reports, this tool has been uploaded to the online platform GitHub, from which anyone can download it. The biggest cause for concern is that this tool can easily target devices running older iOS versions—especially those that have not yet been updated to iOS 26. Cyber security experts say that this tool is very easy to use and does not require any special technical knowledge.
Hacking is possible even without being an expert!
According to security experts, DarkSword is based on standard HTML and JavaScript files. This means anyone can use it without putting in much effort. A demo also showed that iPad mini running on older iOS versions can be easily hacked using this tool. Once the device is hacked, hackers can access your personal information, such as your contacts, messages, call history and Wi-Fi passwords.
Apple issued a warning
In view of this threat, Apple has alerted users and advised them to update their software as soon as possible. The company emphasizes that keeping devices updated is the most effective form of security. On March 11, Apple also released an emergency security update specifically for devices that cannot be updated to the latest iOS version. Additionally, features like “Lockdown Mode” can also help protect against such attacks.
How many devices are at risk?
According to Apple, there are more than 2.5 billion active Apple devices worldwide. Of these, about 25% of the devices are still running on the old iOS version. This means that millions of devices can become victims of this new threat.
How to protect yourself from this cyber attack?
If you use an iPhone or iPad, immediately go to your “Settings” to check for the latest software updates and install them. For users who have already updated, the risk is very low; However, for those who are using older versions, this threat can be serious.