A vulnerability for stealing data from applications has been found in recent versions of iOS

A vulnerability has been discovered in iOS that allows malware to read the local files of other applications. This was announced on November 11 by the Binance crypto exchange.

"The vulnerability (dubbed worse_query), affecting iOS versions 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2, allows malicious applications to read the local files of other programs. This poses a threat to seed phrases, private keys, and credentials throughout the ecosystem," reads a post on the social network X (ex. Twitter).

Binance emphasized that this is an iOS vulnerability, not a feature of the exchange itself. The company recommends that you immediately remove applications from unreliable sources or manually signed IPA files. iOS and all applications need to be updated to the latest official versions.

If hacking is suspected, Binance advises transferring funds to a new wallet created on a clean device and resetting all active login sessions. Unauthorized packages cannot be installed, and the software should be kept up to date.

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Reports of a possible Binance hack on October 29 triggered a sharp decline in the value of bitcoin and Ethereum. Immediately after the incident was identified, the security team activated emergency response protocols, and the exchange temporarily suspended the withdrawal of funds for verification.

On October 30, Binance committed to fully compensate for losses incurred as a result of unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the platform. The incident affected assets worth about $6.3 billion. It was reported that the exchange's specialists are investigating the circumstances of the hack.