Apple Expands iOS 18 Security Updates Amid DarkSword Threat (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• iOS 18.7.7 protects older devices from DarkSword.
• DarkSword is a state-sponsored web exploit kit.
• Update fixes critical WebKit vulnerability.

"Apple released iOS/iPadOS 18.7.7 to protect older devices from the DarkSword web exploit kit. The update addresses critical vulnerabilities in WebKit and other components, exploited by state-sponsored actors. Users of iPhones and iPads not supported by iOS 19 should install the update immediately."