SlowMist: Apple Releases Critical Update, Possibly to Fix Zero-Day Vulnerability Related to Cryptocurrency Wallet Thefts

BlockBeats news, September 29: SlowMist Chief Information Security Officer 23pds posted that Apple has released an important update, likely fixing a zero-day vulnerability exploited to steal crypto wallets. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals, affecting iOS versions prior to iOS 27."

SlowMist founder Yu Xian responded, stating that some black and gray industry gangs are exploiting vulnerabilities in iOS versions prior to iOS 27 to steal crypto wallet assets from iPhone users. He also reminded users to promptly update their iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices to the latest system versions, while being cautious about installing apps from unknown sources and avoiding using Safari or in-app browsers to open unknown links.