The team behind Binance-owned Trust Wallet has alerted iOS users to a zero-day exploit targeting the iMessage service.
1/2: ⚠️ Alert for iOS users: We have credible intel regarding a high-risk zero-day exploit targeting iMessage on the Dark Web.
This can infiltrate your iPhone without clicking any link. High-value targets are likely. Each use raises detection risk. #CyberSecurity
— Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) April 15, 2024
According to experts, the vulnerability allows attackers to infiltrate an iPhone without using malicious links. They advised against using iMessage until Apple releases an update.
The developers explained that they initially received information about the potential exploit from the dark web, where a hacker claiming to have discovered the vulnerability was asking for $2 million.
Due to this post getting a lot of views & comments, we thought we’d elaborate further for the community:
How did we come by this intel?
Trust Wallet is constantly monitoring multiple avenues for any and all security threats to our users, alongside security partners &… https://t.co/Z7vFtMENIp— Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) April 15, 2024
“This could affect anyone, but as we mentioned, wealthy individuals are likely targets due to their profitability. We don’t know how much you HODL, but since there’s a risk for everyone, we’ve outlined the safest course of action,” the team emphasized.
Back in February, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology included the iOS version of Trust Wallet in its list of vulnerability research.