Trust Wallet Raises Alarm over Major Security Vulnerability in iMessage
In this era full of cryptocurrency scams, many people may think that the Apple App Store is a safe haven. However, the reality is quite different. Not only are there security concerns with numerous apps in the Apple Store, but the iOS operating system itself also has many vulnerabilities.
With the increasing popularity of digital wallets and cryptocurrency transactions, cybercriminals have become more sophisticated. iOS users urgently need to be more vigilant in order to cope with the threats.
This morning (April 16), Trust Wallet, a well-known wallet provider, warned of a major vulnerability in the iMessage feature on iPhones in a recent tweet by X.
On April 16, Trust Wallet, a well-known wallet provider, raised an alarm over a major vulnerability in the iMessage feature on iPhones in a recent tweet by X.
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Why does Trust Wallet have a vulnerability? Who should be concerned?
According to Trust Wallet, they recently discovered a high-risk zero-day vulnerability exploit targeting iMessage on the dark web. This vulnerability could potentially allow hackers to infiltrate your iPhone without user authorization.
Although Apple has not yet confirmed this vulnerability, it is important for users in the cryptocurrency industry to remain cautious and careful. To address this issue, Trust Wallet recommends users to go to “Settings” > “Messages” > and turn off the iMessage feature.
In the comments, Trust Wallet also provided a tweet from the whistleblower, which shows that the vulnerability exploit is priced at $2 million by hackers. However, it is still unclear whether the source is reliable, and some people have questioned whether a single image can serve as evidence of iPhone vulnerabilities.
In subsequent tweets, Trust Wallet clarified that this was not malicious slander against iMessage. Instead, it was the result of continuous monitoring by Trust Wallet’s security partners and researchers, confirming the existence of the vulnerability.
Is it true that Apple users are safer? Not necessarily.
Interestingly, many people still believe that iOS is safer than other products such as Android and Windows. Where does this misconception come from?
Experts point out that if we only consider the system’s level of intrusion prevention, the closed nature of iOS and strict control over permissions do make it better than other products. However, if a sophisticated Trojan simultaneously attacks all systems, it can still be easily breached.
Experts believe that the perception that iOS is safer than other products may stem from the fact that other systems have been around for a longer time and have a higher market share. This leads to more hackers targeting and developing methods for other systems, creating the illusion that “iOS is safer.”
Overall, regardless of the system users choose, wallet security may depend on the device, but it largely depends on personal awareness and precautions. The best practices include “not downloading and running unfamiliar programs”, “only downloading applications from official websites”, “not downloading software or media files indiscriminately”, “not clicking on attachments or links in unfamiliar emails”, and “regularly updating the operating system.” By implementing these self-hosted security measures, users can truly and effectively prevent asset theft.
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