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Apple to backport iOS 18 patches for DarkSword vulnerability rather than force upgrades
Apple is implementing rare backported security patches for iOS 18 users to defend against an active DarkSword hacking tool, rather than mandating an upgrade to iOS 26. This approach accommodates the large installed base of iOS 18 devices while addressing an active threat. The decision reflects balancing security patching with user upgrade flexibility.