Via AppleInsider
Scammers have launched what is claimed to be a pre-order site for the
iPhone Duo, but if you are on an older iOS, simply going to the page installs malware.
The scam site looks so real, except for how Apple wouldn't offer a $500 voucher - image credit: Malwarebytes.Genuine iPhone Duo pre-orders start on
October 16, 2026, and Apple is now promoting that you can "
get ready" from October 12. If you're interested, follow the links on
AppleInsider, or go straight to
apple.com.
Not to overplay this, if you already have
iOS 26 or later, or if you have the
latest update to
iOS 18, you should be safe. This latest attack appears to use the DarkSword malware, and Apple patched
iOS to protect against this in April 2026.
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