Trust Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet provider, recently warned that dark web hackers are targeting iPhone and iOS users using a zero-day exploit on Apple’s default messenger. The exploit has reportedly existed on the tech giant’s devices since their inception. However, the startup did not disclose the source of the information or whether users have suffered any losses due to this vulnerability. As a precautionary measure, Trust Wallet advised users to disable iMessage completely from Apple settings until a code fix is implemented.
Despite this alert and growing concerns, Apple – a major player in the tech industry – has not officially responded to or refuted these claims. The vulnerability allowed malicious actors to steal cryptographic keys by exploiting a CPU cache bug present in Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 MacBook computer chips. While the company has admitted to the issue, details about a security patch have not yet been made public. In response to this security threat, industry experts like Robert Graham, the CEO of Errata Security, recommended that users with significant crypto holdings consider transferring their assets from iOS devices as a precautionary measure.