Apple has now made it possible for more iPhones still running iOS 18 to receive security updates that protect against the actively exploited DarkSword exploit kit.

Apple has announced it will release an update for specific iPhones today — and announcing this in advance is pretty much unprecedented.

Apple has released a rare iOS 18 update to patch a spreading exploit for all iPhone users still running iOS 18.

Apple on Wednesday will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called DarkSword, which can silently take over an iPhone if it visits a website infected with the malicious code.

Apple expanded iOS 18.7.7 on April 1, 2026 after DarkSword disclosure, enabling auto security updates across more devices.

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As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.

Today Apple will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called DarkSword, reports Wired. The tech giant says it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for mi

Apple is currently testing iOS 26.5. While the update is small, it introduces some notable changes—including ads in Apple Maps.