… The exploit relied on Safari and WebKit for initial code execution, after which it escaped multiple sandbox layers before fully compromising an iPhone or iPad. Apple ended up patching the exploit with iOS 26.3 and iOS 18.7.3, while even older iOS devices received the iOS 15.8.7 and iOS iOS 16.7.15. …
… Anthropic& 039;s engineers have warned that it is too good at finding security exploits to allow it into the wild. Now, proof of its abilities has come in the form of an escalation exploit. …
… No kernel exploit is required, and no obvious break-in occurs. Activity happens within permissions users grant, which makes it harder to question in real time. Apple& 039;s security model still works as designed, but it assumes users won& 039;t execute untrusted code without scrutiny. …
… DarkSword reinforces a familiar problem for Apple Security updates stop specific exploits, but they don& 039;t stop the commercial and state-linked market that keeps trying to build the next one. Apple& 039;s security teams are constantly defending against new attacks. …
… Security researchers describe the tactic as a form of social engineering that exploits trust in routine system prompts. Victims end up executing the attacker& 039;s code themselves. …
… Anthropic& 039;s Project Glasswing will help shore up iOS from AI cybersecurity threats - Image Credit: Anthropic While AI has enabled vibe coding to become more prevalent, it has also made it easier for malicious actors to create malware or to find new vulnerabilities to exploit. …
… Regular updates are crucial because many attacks exploit known weaknesses in the chain. Security teams should monitor for unusual network connections, unexpected credential access, and new background activity. …
… Earlier elliptic curve deployments had subtle implementation flaws that later created exploitable vulnerabilities. Apple verified optimized Apple silicon code Apple verified optimized production code for Apple Silicon rather than limiting the work to simplified academic models. …
… Avoid bypassing security prompts to install unsigned apps or developer tools from unknown sources. …
… Apple pushed a massive slate of security updates The company released a major round of security updates on May 11, patching vulnerabilities across current and legacy versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. …