‘Disable iMessage ASAP’—‘High-Risk’ Alert Issued Over ‘Credible’ iPhone Dark Web Exploit

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2024-04-19 13:00:04

Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet owned by the crypto exchange Binance, has issued a warning that hackers may be targeting iPhone's iMessage.

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The so-called "zero-day" exploit could allow attackers to steal users information, messages and cryptocurrency—though the exploit itself could be a scam.

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"We have credible intel regarding a high-risk, zero-day exploit targeting iMessage on the dark web," Trust Wallet's X account posted. "This can infiltrate your iPhone without clicking any link. High-value targets are likely. Each use raises detection risk."