‘DarkSword’ iOS Exploit Kit Used by State-Sponsored Hackers, Spyware Vendors
Targeting six iOS vulnerabilities and leading to full device compromise, the exploit chain is meant for surveillance. The post ‘DarkSword’ iOS Exploit Kit Used by State-Sponsored Hackers, Spyware Vendors appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security researchers have discovered another sophisticated iOS exploit kit and found evidence that it has been used by both state-sponsored hackers and commercial spyware vendors.
A Russian state-sponsored espionage group tracked as UNC6353 has been using the iOS exploit kit in attacks against Ukraine.
In early March, Google and iVerify shared details on Coruna, a powerful exploit kit targeting 23 vulnerabilities in iOS 13 through 17.2.1, including nearly a dozen zero-days.
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