Contacts hackers every 15 seconds: The aggressive spyware on iPhone

Security researchers have uncovered an aggressive version of the DarkSword spyware for iPhone, which communicates with attackers every 15 seconds and collects sensitive information. Apple claims that updated devices are protected.

Security researchers at iVerify have uncovered a new and advanced version of the DarkSword spyware, known as P7 DarkSword, targeting iPhones. The software, discovered in August 2026, can collect sensitive information including saved login credentials, private photos, Apple Notes, and cryptocurrency wallet data, while contacting attackers every 15 seconds. Researchers found that the software injects its communication component into a core iPhone system process, making it difficult to detect. Apple stated that the underlying vulnerabilities were patched back in 2025, and that updated devices are protected. The article includes recommendations for defense, including installing security updates and using Lockdown Mode.