Key Findings Apple expanded iOS 18.7.7 availability on April 1, 2026 to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit, which targets iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7 The update now covers iPhone XR through iPhone 16e and multiple iPad models, allowing users to patch vulnerabilities without upgrading to iOS 26 DarkSword spreads through watering hole attacks on compromised legitimate websites and can deploy backdoors and data miners for persistent access Approximately 20% of users
