Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices running iOS 18 in response to the DarkSword exploit kit, signaling a shift in its patching policy. The article does not provide specific technical details on the exploit's attack vector, a CVSS score, or exact affected and fixed version numbers.
Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18, aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit. This is not the first time Apple has backported fixes for older devices based on vulnerability severity. Allowing iOS 18 users to receive patches without upgrading to iOS 26, however, signals a shift in its long-standing security approach following the discovery of the DarkSword and Coruna exploit kits. When iOS 26 … More → The post DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy appeared first on Help Net Security .