{
  "id": 10927677,
  "title": "Scammers are using iPhone Duo pre-orders to try and steal your passwords — here's how to stay safe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/scammers-are-using-iphone-duo-pre-orders-to-try-and-steal-your",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:25:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/scammers-are-using-iphone-duo-pre-orders-to-try-and-steal-your-passwords-heres-how-to-stay-safe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone Duo, a new foldable device, is not yet available for pre-order and won't be until October 16. However, deceptive advertisements are promoting the possibility of pre-ordering the device at a discounted price, which is a scam. Malwarebytes reported that these fraudulent pre-order pages utilize a leaked DarkSword exploit chain designed to invade vulnerable iPhones and potentially steal saved credentials, notes, and crypto wallet data. The scam's webpage appears authentic with Apple's logos, fonts, and language, but it lacks links to privacy policies and terms & conditions. The scam's form also contains inaccuracies such as incorrect dimensions and color options not available for the Duo. To protect oneself, update the iPhone to the latest iOS version (iOS 27) as it safeguards against the DarkSword exploit. Avoid clicking suspicious links, and only buy iPhones from reputable sources like the Apple Store or authorized retailers. If accidentally exposed to the scam, update the phone, restart it, and reset passwords and crypto wallets.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo pre-order scams are out there, even though pre-orders haven't opened yet. Here's how you can stay safe.",
  "key_points": [
    "Scammers promote fake iPhone Duo pre-orders at discounted prices.",
    "Malwarebytes warns exploit chain can steal credentials, notes, and crypto data.",
    "Update to iOS 27, avoid suspicious links, buy from reputable sources to stay safe."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}