Crypto wallet provider Trust Wallet is warning Apple users about a potential zero-day exploit on iMessage that could allow hackers to gain control of their iPhones. The company emphasized that the exploit can infiltrate iPhones without the need to click on a link and that high-value account holders are particularly vulnerable. Trust Wallet urged all iPhone users with iMessage enabled to disable the feature to mitigate the risk. The CEO of Trust Wallet, Eowyn Chen, shared a screenshot of the potential exploit, which was listed for sale for $2 million. However, some industry experts expressed skepticism about the validity of the threat, stating that the evidence provided was not sufficient. Trust Wallet’s alert received significant attention, with over 1.2 million users viewing it in the first four hours. The company revealed that the information came from its security team and partners who continuously monitor for potential threats. While Apple has not responded to the warning, the company recently released emergency security updates to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks on iPhones. It is worth noting that iMessage has been previously targeted by hackers, according to security researchers. Additionally, cybersecurity firm Halborn claimed that over 280 blockchain networks are at risk of zero-day exploits, which could put around $25 billion worth of cryptocurrency in danger.
Take immediate action to ‘Disable iMessages’ now in order to prevent crypto zero-day exploit: Trust Wallet