# Researchers uncover new DarkSword spyware variant affecting unpatched iPhones - 9to5Mac

> iVerify released a report today detailing P7 DarkSword, a new variant of the malware associated with the DarkSword iPhone exploit chain uncovered earlier this year. Here are the details.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/08/researchers-uncover-new-darksword-spyware-variant-affecting-unpatched-iphones/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac8324350bbb8e0e36140f6)
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #google #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac8324350bbb8e0e36140f6

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