Trust Wallet, which is supported by Binance, warned about a potentially risky hacking method that criminals could use through Apple iMessage based on reliable information they received.
A representative from the company providing self-managed crypto wallets announced that hackers using the dark web have been able to access iPhones and iOS devices through a previously unknown vulnerability in Apple’s default messaging app. According to Trust Wallet’s warning, this exploit has reportedly existed on Apple devices since their initial release.
Yet, it’s unclear from the info given by the startup who was the source or if any crypto losses were sustained by the users.
Trust Wallet advises disabling iMessage entirely through Apple settings as a temporary solution to the ongoing problem, while they work on a code update. However, Apple has yet to respond publicly to these allegations at this point in time.
To protect yourself from the current iMessage vulnerability, it’s strongly advised that you disable iMessages temporarily. Here’s an easy way to do it:
— Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) April 15, 2024
NIST, part of the US Department of Commerce, has previously announced findings from probes into the Binance app, revealing a security issue identified within its iOS variant.
Apple caught in crypto crosshair
Trust Wallet is the second cryptocurrency wallet, following Unisat, to alert users about a recent problem with Apple. Previously reported by crypto.news, a false version of Unisat’s decentralized storage solution was discovered on the iOS app store, which Bitcoin (BTC) wallet users were advised to be wary of.
Recently, there was a known issue in Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 MacBook chipsets called GoFetch, which is a side-channel attack vector. This flaw enabled malicious actors to gain access to cryptographic keys by exploiting a CPU cache bug.
The problem at the company has been recognized, however, information about a fix for the security concern is still not available. As a safety measure, experts such as Errata Security CEO Robert Graham recommend transferring significant cryptocurrency holdings from iOS devices.
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2024-04-16 00:12