The emergence of P7 DarkSword, a more sophisticated variant of the spyware linked to earlier iPhone attacks, suggests that cybercriminals are continuing to develop their tools even after Apple has released security patches.

The new malware is designed to operate more discreetly, steal sensitive information and give attackers greater remote control over compromised devices.

More concerningly, P7 DarkSword can spread through malicious advertisements, potentially exposing users who are not specifically targeted by the attackers.

New DarkSword variant puts unpatched iPhones at risk

In a report published on October 9, cybersecurity company iVerify disclosed the discovery of P7 DarkSword, a previously undocumented malware variant associated…