Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones

A new DarkSword spyware variant is now targeting unpatched iPhones, with improved stealth, broader data theft, and remote command-and-control capabilities that can exfiltrate keychain, wallet, Notes, photos, and files. For CIOs and technology leaders, this underscores that mobile endpoints are active enterprise attack surfaces, and that delayed OS upgrades or incomplete patch coverage can translate directly into credential theft, data exposure, and expanded operational risk—especially in high-value or regulated environments.