**Nigerian iPhone Users Warned: Hundreds of Millions of Devices Vulnerable to Hacking** In the world of cybersecurity, iPhone hacking techniques are often shrouded in mystery, used by skilled hackers against select targets. However, a recent surge in espionage and cybercriminal campaigns has made these techniques more widespread, putting hundreds of millions of iPhone users at risk. A new hacking tool called DarkSword has been discovered, and it's easily accessible online, making it a significant threat to iPhone users, especially those in Nigeria who still use older devices. Researchers at Google and cybersecurity firms iVerify and Lookout have identified DarkSword, a sophisticated iPhone hacking technique that can instantly and silently hack iOS devices that visit infected websites. While this technique doesn't affect the latest iOS versions, it still affects devices running older versions of iOS 18, which, as of last month, accounted for nearly a quarter of all iPhones worldwide. According to iVerify's cofounder and CEO, Rocky Cole, "A vast number of iOS users could have their personal data stolen simply for visiting a popular website." This means that hundreds of millions of people who still use older Apple devices or older operating system versions are vulnerable to this hacking technique. This revelation comes just two weeks after the discovery of another sophisticated hacking toolkit called Coruna, which was used by a Russian state-sponsored espionage group and other hacker groups. Although DarkSword was created by different developers, it was used by the same Russian spies, highlighting the increasing threat of iPhone hacking. Nigerian iPhone users should be cautious, especially those who use older devices or haven't updated their operating system in a while. To stay safe, make sure to update your iOS version to the latest version and avoid visiting suspicious websites. This will help protect your personal data and prevent your device from being hacked. As the world becomes increasingly digital, cybersecurity threats are becoming more prevalent. Nigerian iPhone users must be aware of these threats and take necessary precautions to stay safe.