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If You're Not on iOS 26, You Should Really Download This iOS 18 Update Now
Apple will backport a fix to iOS 18 devices after researchers said DarkSword could silently take over iPhones through infected websites.
- Apple released an update for iOS 18 on Wednesday morning to patch the DarkSword vulnerability, a rare backporting move protecting users who have not upgraded to iOS 26.
- A survey by TelemetryDeck indicated roughly 19 percent of iPhone users remained on iOS 18 as of February, with many avoiding iOS 26 because of its unpopular "liquid glass" interface.
- DarkSword is a web-based hacking tool enabling malicious actors to steal device data, with the exploit becoming increasingly accessible after being posted to GitHub last week.
- Users with auto-update enabled will automatically receive the security patch, while others can access it through Settings, General, and Software Update or choose to upgrade to iOS 26.
- Although Apple encourages all users to update to iOS 26 for "most advanced protections," this backported patch provides essential security for millions of holdouts preferring the older operating system.
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