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Sep 21, 2026

SlowMist warns Darksword exploit may target crypto wallets on iOS 26.5

Cybersecurity firm SlowMist has issued a warning that attackers may have adapted the Darksword exploit chain to compromise devices running iOS 26.5 and extract private keys from self-custody cryptocurrency wallets.

Sep 21, 2026·2 sources

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Top claims

▪Google and Apple treat keeping mobile software updated as a central defense because Apple has patched the six vulnerabilities documented in the original Darksword chain.
▪The Safari-based Darksword exploit documented by Google Threat Intelligence Group attempts to compromise the browser and other iOS components without requiring the user to install a conventional application
▪Apple has patched all six vulnerabilities documented in the original Darksword exploit chain identified by Google Threat Intelligence Group

Subtopics

Bitcoin wallets & custody1 Crypto privacy & surveillance1 Crypto security1

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