<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RuntimeRebel — #DarkSword</title><description>Cybersecurity articles tagged #DarkSword on RuntimeRebel.</description><link>https://runtimerebel.com</link><item><title>DarkSword: Analyzing the GTIG iOS Full-Chain Zero-Day Exploit</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-analyzing-the-gtig-ios-full-chain-zero-day-exploit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-analyzing-the-gtig-ios-full-chain-zero-day-exploit</guid><description>Google Threat Intelligence Group uncovers DarkSword, a sophisticated iOS exploit chain leveraging multiple zero-days for state-sponsored surveillance.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:04 GMT</pubDate><category>DarkSword</category><category>iOS</category><category>GTIG</category><category>Spyware</category><category>State Sponsored</category></item><item><title>Apple Patches DarkSword for iOS 18 — Security Analysis</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-patches-darksword-for-ios-18-security-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-patches-darksword-for-ios-18-security-analysis</guid><description>Apple breaks precedent by patching the DarkSword mobile exploitation framework for iOS 18, addressing critical kernel-level risks and RCE vulnerabilities.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:18:32 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>Ios 18</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>Mobile Security</category><category>Kernel Exploit</category></item><item><title>Apple DarkSword Protection Expands: Mitigating CVE-2023-38604 Zero-Click Exploits</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-darksword-protection-expands-mitigating-cve-2023-38604-zero-click-exploits</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-darksword-protection-expands-mitigating-cve-2023-38604-zero-click-exploits</guid><description>Apple expands DarkSword exploit protection to all users, enhancing defenses against state-sponsored and commercial zero-click attacks like CVE-2023-38604.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:27:21 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>CVE-2023-38604</category><category>Zero Click</category><category>Exploit Kit</category><category>State Sponsored</category><category>Commercial Spyware</category><category>iOS</category><category>macOS</category><category>iPadOS</category><category>watchOS</category><category>tvOS</category></item><item><title>iOS 18.7.7 Update Expanded to Mitigate DarkSword Exploit Kit Risks</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/ios-18-7-7-update-expanded-to-mitigate-darksword-exploit-kit-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/ios-18-7-7-update-expanded-to-mitigate-darksword-exploit-kit-risks</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:27:29 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>iOS</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>Exploit Kit</category><category>Mobile Security</category></item><item><title>Apple iOS 18 Security Updates: Mitigating DarkSword Exploit Chain</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-ios-18-security-updates-mitigating-darksword-exploit-chain</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-ios-18-security-updates-mitigating-darksword-exploit-chain</guid><description>Apple expands iOS 18 security patches to protect more iPhone models against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting WebKit and JavaScriptCore vulnerabilities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:49:23 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>Ios 18</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>CVE-2024-44308</category><category>CVE-2024-44309</category><category>WebKit</category></item><item><title>Star Blizzard (APT28) Adopts DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/star-blizzard-apt28-adopts-darksword-ios-exploit-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/star-blizzard-apt28-adopts-darksword-ios-exploit-kit</guid><description>Russian APT Star Blizzard (APT28) now uses the DarkSword iOS exploit kit to target government, finance, and academia, increasing mobile threat exposure.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:35:23 GMT</pubDate><category>Star Blizzard</category><category>APT28</category><category>Fancy Bear</category><category>Nobelium</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>iOS</category><category>Exploit Kit</category><category>State Sponsored</category><category>Mobile Security</category><category>Spear Phishing</category></item><item><title>TA446 Deploys Leaked DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit — Technical Analysis</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/ta446-deploys-leaked-darksword-ios-exploit-kit-technical-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/ta446-deploys-leaked-darksword-ios-exploit-kit-technical-analysis</guid><description>Russian threat actor TA446 (Callisto) is targeting iOS users with the leaked DarkSword exploit kit. Learn how to detect and defend against this campaign.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:18:53 GMT</pubDate><category>TA446</category><category>Callisto</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>iOS Exploitation</category><category>Spear Phishing</category></item><item><title>Apple Warns of Coruna and DarkSword Exploit Kits Targeting iOS</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-warns-of-coruna-and-darksword-exploit-kits-targeting-ios</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-warns-of-coruna-and-darksword-exploit-kits-targeting-ios</guid><description>Apple warns of Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits targeting older iOS versions via malicious web content to steal sensitive data. Update your devices now.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:17:32 GMT</pubDate><category>Apple</category><category>iOS</category><category>Coruna</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>Exploit Kit</category><category>Data Theft</category></item><item><title>DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit: Full Takeover via 6 Flaws and 3 Zero-Days</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-full-takeover-via-6-flaws-and-3-zero-days</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-full-takeover-via-6-flaws-and-3-zero-days</guid><description>Analysis of DarkSword, a sophisticated iOS exploit kit using six vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, for state-sponsored surveillance and data theft.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:18:52 GMT</pubDate><category>iOS Security</category><category>DarkSword</category><category>Zero-Day</category><category>Surveillance Ware</category><category>Exploit Kit</category></item><item><title>DarkSword iPhone Exploit Kit: Zero-Day Attacks on iOS Users</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-iphone-exploit-kit-zero-day-attacks-on-ios-users</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-iphone-exploit-kit-zero-day-attacks-on-ios-users</guid><description>DarkSword, an advanced iPhone exploit kit, leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to target users in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Ukraine for espionage and…</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:37:39 GMT</pubDate><category>DarkSword</category><category>iOS</category><category>iPhone</category><category>Zero-Day</category><category>Exploit Kit</category><category>Nation State</category><category>Cybercrime</category><category>Espionage</category><category>Turkey</category><category>Saudi Arabia</category><category>Malaysia</category><category>Ukraine</category></item><item><title>DarkSword iOS Exploit Chain: Analyzing Multi-Actor Zero-Day Campaigns</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-chain-analyzing-multi-actor-zero-day-campaigns</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-chain-analyzing-multi-actor-zero-day-campaigns</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:32:33 GMT</pubDate><category>DarkSword</category><category>CVE-2026-20700</category><category>UNC6353</category><category>GHOSTBLADE</category><category>GHOSTKNIFE</category><category>iOS Exploit</category></item><item><title>DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit: Analysis of State-Sponsored Spyware Chains</title><link>https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-analysis-of-state-sponsored-spyware-chains</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://runtimerebel.com/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-analysis-of-state-sponsored-spyware-chains</guid><description>Analysis of the DarkSword exploit kit targeting six iOS vulnerabilities for state-sponsored surveillance and full device compromise via WebKit exploits.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:30:05 GMT</pubDate><category>DarkSword</category><category>iOS</category><category>Spyware</category><category>Exploit Kit</category><category>Intellexa</category><category>Zero-Day</category></item></channel></rss>