Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has issued a new warning as it tries to recover from the $6.3 billion hack it suffered at the end of October.
At this point, Binance warned iPhone users about a security vulnerability called “worse_query” affecting iOS versions 26.7.1, 27.0.1, and 27.2.
This security vulnerability could allow malicious applications to access files belonging to other applications.
Cryptocurrency Wallets May Be at Risk!
Binance, in a statement, drew attention to a security vulnerability affecting iOS versions 26.7.1, 27.0.1, and 27.2, and warned iPhone users against potential cryptocurrency theft.
This vulnerability allows malicious applications to access and read local files of other applications that they would not normally have access to. According to Binance, this also creates the risk of obtaining cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases, private keys, and login credentials that are stored unprotected on devices.
At this point, Binance emphasized that the problem was not unique to its platform, but directly related to the security mechanisms of the iOS operating system.
Binance Offers Security Advice to Users!
The exchange advised users to remove applications downloaded from untrusted sources, especially those installed via sideloading or manually signed IPA files.
He also recommended using the latest official versions of iOS and all applications. He suggested deleting applications downloaded from untrusted sources, including iOS, and updating iOS and all applications to the latest official versions.
Users who suspect a security breach were advised to create a new wallet on a clean, virus-free device, transfer their assets to this wallet, and reset their active login sessions.
Binance also added that they have not encountered any verified cases where crypto wallets were accessed or funds were stolen using this vulnerability.
*This is not investment advice.
