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about 3 hours ago·Escalating·CRITICAL 80

New iPhone Hacking Tool Discovered Among Russian Hackers

The emergence of the DarkSword hacking tool poses a significant threat to personal security and could impact geopolitical dynamics as nations grapple with cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

A new hacking technique named DarkSword has been identified, allowing Russian hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in iPhones running iOS 18 simply through visits to infected websites. This discovery raises significant concerns regarding cybersecurity and national security implications.
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Humanitarian10
Economic30
Security80
Political40
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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Russian HackersDarkSword

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