Outdated iOS Builds Expose iPhone Crypto Wallets to Theft via Safari
A security vulnerability in older iOS versions allows hackers to steal crypto wallet data simply when a user visits infected websites. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao urges immediate OS updates.
Key points
- Crypto theft can occur simply by opening a malicious site in Safari on outdated iOS.
- Attackers do not require seed phrases, wallet connections, or transaction approvals.
- Changpeng Zhao emphasized that updating iOS itself is required, not just wallet apps.
iPhone owners running outdated builds of iOS are facing a severe security risk that could compromise their cryptocurrency holdings. Attackers can carry out the exploit simply by convincing a victim to view a compromised web page using the native Safari browser.
How the Exploit Operates
Unlike standard phishing attempts, this attack mechanism requires zero user interaction. Cybercriminals do not need victims to enter their seed phrase, connect their wallet to a dApp, or manually approve a transaction signature. The theft occurs quietly upon loading the infected page on a vulnerable Apple device.
Industry Warnings and Defense
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently reiterated the urgency of this threat. He specifically pointed out that updating individual crypto wallet applications will not resolve the issue, as the underlying vulnerability exists within the iOS operating system itself.
The only reliable defense against this exploit is installing the latest system updates directly through the iPhone settings menu.
Source ITC.ua — itc.ua/ua/novini/kryptu-z-gamantsiv-iphone-kradut-navit-bez-pidpysiv-ta… ↗
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