New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos

Your iPhone probably holds more personal information than your wallet.

Think about the passwords you've saved, the photos you never intended to share and the private notes you keep handy.

Now, security researchers have uncovered a more aggressive version of spyware designed to get its hands on that information.

The threat is called P7 DarkSword, and researchers at mobile security company iVerify discovered it while investigating an infected iPhone.

According to their Oct.

8, 2026, report, the spyware can collect sensitive information and communicate with attackers who can issue additional commands remotely.

That sounds alarming, and it should get your attention.

However, the research does not establish that every iPhone is vulnerable.

Here's what researchers discovered and how you can better protect your device.

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