Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit

Apple has expanded its iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 security updates to additional devices to mitigate risks from the DarkSword exploit kit. This exploit kit was recently disclosed and poses significant threats to unpatched iOS devices. The update addresses vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to compromise devices through drive-by attacks or exploitation chains. Users with Automatic Updates enabled will receive the patch automatically. Organizations should prioritize applying this update across all iOS devices to prevent potential exploitation, as exploit kits like DarkSword often target known vulnerabilities to gain initial access and execute arbitrary code on target systems.

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

Apple has expanded its iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 security updates to additional devices to mitigate risks from the DarkSword exploit kit. This exploit kit was recently disclosed and poses significant threats to unpatched iOS devices. The update addresses vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to compromise devices through drive-by attacks or exploitation chains. Users with Automatic Updates enabled will receive the patch automatically. Organizations should prioritize applying this update across all iOS devices to prevent potential exploitation, as exploit kits like DarkSword often target known vulnerabilities to gain initial access and execute arbitrary code on target systems. 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 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