Fake iPhone Duo Preorder Scam Triggers DarkSword Attack

Executive Summary

A fraudulent iPhone Duo preorder page offers a $500 voucher. When opened on a vulnerable iPhone, the page launches the DarkSword malware, attempting to compromise the device before the user submits the form.


Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Malwarebytes Labs - Published Date: 2026-09-29T09:56:49+00:00 - Category: malware

Original Description: A fake iPhone Duo preorder page promises a $500 voucher. Open it on a vulnerable iPhone, and it tries to break in before you fill out the form.

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Source: Malwarebytes Labs