Apple Pushes Rare Backported Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users from DarkSword Hacking Tool

Apple is deploying rare 'backported' security patches to protect millions of iPhone users still running iOS 18 from the DarkSword hacking tool. This move allows older devices to receive critical security fixes without forcing users to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 version. The incident highlights the persistent vulnerabilities in legacy software and the ongoing threat of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting mobile ecosystems.