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Malware

DarkSword: Analyzing the GTIG iOS Full-Chain Zero-Day Exploit

Google Threat Intelligence Group uncovers DarkSword, a sophisticated iOS exploit chain leveraging multiple zero-days for state-sponsored surveillance.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·May 5, 2026
VU
HIGH
Vulnerabilities

Apple DarkSword Protection Expands: Mitigating CVE-2023-38604 Zero-Click Exploits

Apple expands DarkSword exploit protection to all users, enhancing defenses against state-sponsored and commercial zero-click attacks like CVE-2023-38604.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Apr 2, 2026
iOS 18.7.7 Update Expanded to Mitigate DarkSword Exploit Kit Risks
HIGH
Threat Intel

iOS 18.7.7 Update Expanded to Mitigate DarkSword Exploit Kit Risks

Apple expands iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 availability to additional devices to mitigate risks from the recently disclosed DarkSword exploit kit.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·Apr 2, 2026
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CRITICAL
Vulnerabilities

Apple iOS 18 Security Updates: Mitigating DarkSword Exploit Chain

Apple expands iOS 18 security patches to protect more iPhone models against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting WebKit and JavaScriptCore vulnerabilities.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·Apr 2, 2026
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CRITICAL
Threat Intel

Star Blizzard (APT28) Adopts DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit

Russian APT Star Blizzard (APT28) now uses the DarkSword iOS exploit kit to target government, finance, and academia, increasing mobile threat exposure.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Mar 30, 2026
TA446 Deploys Leaked DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit — Technical Analysis
CRITICAL
Threat Intel

TA446 Deploys Leaked DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit — Technical Analysis

Russian threat actor TA446 (Callisto) is targeting iOS users with the leaked DarkSword exploit kit. Learn how to detect and defend against this campaign.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·Mar 28, 2026
Apple Warns of Coruna and DarkSword Exploit Kits Targeting iOS
HIGH
Threat Intel

Apple Warns of Coruna and DarkSword Exploit Kits Targeting iOS

Apple warns of Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits targeting older iOS versions via malicious web content to steal sensitive data. Update your devices now.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Mar 20, 2026
DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit: Full Takeover via 6 Flaws and 3 Zero-Days
CRITICAL
Threat Intel

DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit: Full Takeover via 6 Flaws and 3 Zero-Days

Analysis of DarkSword, a sophisticated iOS exploit kit using six vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, for state-sponsored surveillance and data theft.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Mar 19, 2026
DarkSword iPhone Exploit Kit: Zero-Day Attacks on iOS Users
CRITICAL
Threat Intel

DarkSword iPhone Exploit Kit: Zero-Day Attacks on iOS Users

DarkSword, an advanced iPhone exploit kit, leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to target users in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Ukraine for espionage and

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read·Mar 19, 2026
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CRITICAL
Threat Intel

DarkSword iOS Exploit Chain: Analyzing Multi-Actor Zero-Day Campaigns

Analysis of the DarkSword iOS exploit chain, used by multiple actors to deploy GHOSTBLADE and GHOSTKNIFE malware via zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS 18.7.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·Mar 18, 2026
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CRITICAL
Threat Intel

DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit: Analysis of State-Sponsored Spyware Chains

Analysis of the DarkSword exploit kit targeting six iOS vulnerabilities for state-sponsored surveillance and full device compromise via WebKit exploits.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read·Mar 18, 2026