A major warning has been issued for iPhone users around the world. According to a new report, a dangerous spyware tool could put millions of iPhone devices at risk. Researchers have discovered a software tool that can secretly access phones without the user's knowledge. According to the report, this tool is active online and is being used by some hacker groups.

Phone hacked without downloading an app...
The most worrying thing is that this attack doesn't require the user to download any app. Simply opening an infected website is enough. The tool can then access the phone's system and obtain data. The uniqueness of this spyware is that it can access a wide variety of information on the phone. This can include messages, emails, location, and other personal data. Therefore, it is considered extremely dangerous.

According to Apple's website, 25% of users worldwide are still using older versions of iOS. If calculated, approximately 270 million iPhone users are at risk. The report also states that this threat is particularly high for users using older software versions. Many people do not update their phones in a timely manner, which increases the risk of such attacks.

What is DarkSword?
This malware, called DarkSword, can instantly hack iPhones. Researchers estimate that 220 to 270 million iPhones could be at risk because they are running outdated software. This spyware can infiltrate and hack smartphones running iOS 18.4 and 18.6. The problem is that this malware attack is carried out through websites like .gov.ua, which appear to be genuine.

An Apple spokesperson told Reuters that such malware can be prevented by keeping software updated. The company further stated that Apple's "Safe Browsing" blocks such dangerous websites. This problem is serious because until now, such advanced tools have targeted only a few specific people. However, now their scope is expanding and ordinary users can also be affected. Apple releases security updates from time to time, but the real problem is that not all users update on time. This is why millions of devices may still be at risk.

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