Overview
Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword. "We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security
Organisations Involved
The following organisations are mentioned in relation to this incident: Apple, Apple Expands, Automatic Updates, Exploit
Apple, More Devices.
Multi-Source Coverage
This event has been reported across multiple outlets:
- Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit — thehackernews
- Apple expands iOS 18 updates to more iPhones to block DarkSword attacks — bleepingcomputer
Sources: bleepingcomputer, thehackernews. Aggregated by Cybernews Agency pipeline.