TLDR Tech / InfoSec
Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
Two hacking tools, Coruna and DarkSword, documented by Google, iVerify, and Lookout, have been widely targeting iPhones that do not have the latest iOS updates. Both exploit memory corruption bugs. iOS 26 on iPhone 17 models prevents these exploits through Memory Integrity Enforcement, but older iPhones are still vulnerable. These tools have now become publicly available, making it easier for attackers to use them.
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