Binance Warns iPhone Users Of Bug That Could Expose Crypto Wallets

Crypto exchange Binance has issued a warning to users of Apple’s (NASDAQ: $AAPL) iPhones, saying a bug in the operating system could expose their crypto wallet keys to hackers. 

Specifically, Binance has warned iPhone users about an iOS vulnerability known as “worse_query” that could allow malicious applications to access crypto wallet credentials.

In a security warning, Binance identified Apple iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2 among the affected versions of the iPhone operating system. 

The exchange said the flaw could expose recovery phrases, private keys, and login credentials stored locally, while stressing that the problem concerns Apple’s operating system not Binance. 

The company added that it has not identified any incidents involving the theft of crypto such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) through the iPhone vulnerability.

“At present, we have not identified any confirmed cases in which attackers used worse_query to access cryptocurrency wallets or steal funds,” said Binance. 

Apple has not commented publicly on the accusations concerning its operating system. Binance said that it has communicated its concerns to the iPhone maker. 

The warning about vulnerabilities on the iPhone comes less than two weeks after Binance experienced a record-setting $6.3 billion U.S. theft on its crypto exchange. 

Management at Binance are in the process of recovering the stolen crypto and have said they will cover all losses incurred by investors. 

Binance is privately held and its stock does not trade on a public exchange. 

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