Apple has issued a warning to users of outdated iOS versions, emphasizing the need to upgrade in order to safeguard against web-based threats from exploit kits such as Coruna and DarkSword. These sophisticated attacks utilize harmful web content to target older systems, potentially leading to significant data breaches.
The company has identified that users on the latest versions, specifically iOS 15 through 26, are not vulnerable and thus do not need to take action. For those with older devices, Apple recommends upgrading to iOS 15.8.7 or iPadOS 15.8.7. Furthermore, users still on iOS 13 or iOS 14 should update to iOS 15 to benefit from critical security enhancements that will be released shortly.
Apple’s advisory follows reports indicating that these vulnerabilities are being leveraged by various threat actors to extract sensitive information. The company noted that devices with updated software are secure from these specific attacks, highlighting the importance of keeping software current as a primary defense strategy against cyber threats.