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The DarkSword exploit chain is remarkably complex, moving through several layers of the iOS operating system to gain total control:

: Once full control is established, the framework can deploy various JavaScript-based malware families—such as GHOSTBLADE , GHOSTKNIFE , or GHOSTSABER —to exfiltrate data. What is at Risk? Daggersploit - Exploit

Inside DarkSword: A New iOS Exploit Kit Delivered ... - iVerify The DarkSword exploit chain is remarkably complex, moving

: The exploit targets the XNU kernel via a vulnerability in the AppleM2ScalerCSCDriver , allowing for arbitrary memory read/write capabilities. - iVerify : The exploit targets the XNU

: iMessages, text messages, and call history. Credentials : Stored passwords and Wi-Fi passwords.

DarkSword is a "full-chain" exploit framework designed to compromise iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS 18. Unlike traditional malware that requires a user to download a suspicious app, DarkSword is often delivered via . In these scenarios, attackers compromise legitimate websites—such as news portals or government resources—and inject malicious scripts that automatically infect visitors using the Safari browser. How the Exploit Works