MEDIUMVulnerability
Global

Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 07:09 AM UTC·Source: The Hacker News

Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 04:49 PM UTC

Executive Summary

Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword. "We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security

Analysis

Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword. "We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Hacker News on Apr 2, 2026.

Related Threats

MEDIUMVulnerability

Geopolitics, AI, and Cybersecurity: Insights From RSAC 2026

AI-driven threats, global leadership shifts, and the future of cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving landscape were among the discussions at RSAC 2026 Conference.

Dark Reading
MEDIUMVulnerability

House Dems decry confirmed ICE usage of Paragon spyware

The trio of Democrats weren’t satisfied with Immigration and Customs Enforcement answers, and criticized the spyware’s use. The post House Dems decry confirmed ICE usage of Paragon spyware appeared first on CyberScoop .

CyberScoop
MEDIUMVulnerability

Not Toying Around: Hasbro Attack May Take 'Weeks' to Remediate

The company's 8-K filing notes "unauthorized access" and that it's activated business continuity plans and taken some systems offline.

Dark Reading