Apple confirms hidden iOS 26 security update, and Google confirms silent iOS 18 spyware compromise. What you need to know and do.

The ‘DarkSword’ attack technique can covertly steal messages, contacts, saved credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more on iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.6.2. If you’ve been putting off an update to iOS 26,

DarkSword exploit targets iOS 18.4–18.7 using 6 flaws and 3 zero-days, enabling rapid data theft from iPhones across multiple countries.

Researchers from Google LLC and two cybersecurity companies have identified a set of zero-day exploits in iOS 18. Google’s GTIG threat intelligence team, Lookout Inc. and iVerify Inc. published their findings today.

Apple has released iOS 18.7.6 for older iPhones. According to Apple’s release notes, this update addresses a mobile network issue for ‌iPhone‌ XS models and ‌iPhone‌ XR when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia.

An exploit called DarkSword targets Apple iPhone models running on iOS 18. Malaysian users should update to the latest OS versions.

The iOS 18 Public Beta is now available for download and installation. This video covers the following topics: - Understanding what a Public Beta is - Compatibility requirements and how to register - Recommended features to try first,