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Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones
iVerify released a report detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the DarkSword iPhone spyware first identified earlier this year. The original DarkSword chain exploited multiple iOS flaws in versions 18.4‑18.7, prompting Apple to issue emergency updates for older releases. P7 expands compatibility to iOS 18.7, reduces its on‑device footprint, and adds direct keychain and crypto‑wallet theft, two‑way command‑and‑control, and data‑exfiltration capabilities. Unlike prior versions that relied on targeted attacks, P7 is distributed through malicious ads in [...]