Hundreds of millions of iPhones targeted by a new virus
Another attack on user wallets
Just a few days ago, the world was informed about… Coruna virus. Now Google, iVerify and Lookout have discovered another spyware. The new program is called Darksword. Its main goals are money and access to cryptocurrency wallets on Apple devices.
Researchers found that the malicious code was placed on dozens of websites in Ukraine. Darksword and Coruna share the same servers. Traces of hacking campaigns using this software were also found in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Malaysia. Various criminal groups take part in these activities.
Older versions of the system are at risk
Darksword attacks devices with iOS versions 18.4 to 18.6.2. Apple released this software in 2025. Nowadays, many people use newer editions, but the threat remains high. According to expert estimates, up to 270 million iPhones around the world still runs on vulnerable systems.
Apple responded to these reports. The manufacturer’s representatives assure that vulnerabilities exploited by Darksword have been fixed in newer updates. The company emphasizes that regularly installing patches is the best way to protect your equipment. Additionally, the Safari browser built into the system automatically blocks access to malicious domains identified by Google.
Hackers operate en masse
The discovery of two advanced spy tools in one month is important news for the industry. iVerify representatives note that the market for such programs is growing rapidly. Previously, similar systems were mainly used by state intelligence agencies.
Attack creators use Darksword on a large scale and make security mistakes. They don’t care about hiding the fact that they have used the code. This proves that access to spy tools has now been gained by entities focused solely on stealing users’ money.
