Apple is warning iPhone users to install the latest software updates after cybersecurity researchers detected hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in older versions of the iPhone operating system. (CT Insider)

Security firms including iVerify, Lookout and Google’s threat intelligence team identified two exploit tools — dubbed DarkSword and Coruna — actively used to breach iPhones running outdated iOS versions. The kits can grant unauthorized access to sensitive device data including messages, call and location history, Wi‑Fi passwords and financial information. (CT Insider)

DarkSword has been linked to Russian hacking groups targeting devices in Ukraine, while Coruna activity reportedly involves Chinese cyber actors focused on stealing cryptocurrency. (CT Insider)

Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 26, includes patches that protect against these exploits. For older devices that cannot upgrade to iOS 26, the company has released special security updates designed to mitigate risk. (CT Insider)

A spokesperson emphasized that keeping iPhones updated remains the most effective defense against evolving cyber threats. (CT Insider)

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