PSA: APPLE USERS AT RISK OF CRYPTO THEFT
If you're an Apple product user you are currently at risk of having your crypto stolen as well as all personal information including access to bank accounts. You're urged to take action while monitoring and recording any unusual activity and be extra careful oh phishing scams and urgently update your phone to iOS 16.4.1 and your macOS to 13.3.1
Published on kaspersky a UK based leading cyber security firm with 25+ years experience and over 400 Million users of their products and services. An exploit in the Apple iOS and macOS systems can hack into your phone and take full control and do virtually anything.
CVE-2023-28205
The first vulnerability detected is a high risk which impacts WebKit which operates Apple's Safari on their phones and desktop computers impacts users by enabling hackers to establish fake webpages and when a user visit the page the hackers get access to your device.
If you're using Apple devices make sure the websites you are visiting in De-Fi and other crypto related services are the correct web pages or it very much maybe the last time you see your digital funds.
On it's own this hack isn't all to bad but it gets worse with the second vulnerability.
CVE-2023-28206
This hack is a dangerous one especially if you have fallen for the above vulnerability as this vulnerability enables hackers to execute code with operating system core permissions which means that once hackers have entered your device they can take control of it and do absolutely anything they want.
If you're using apple devices you need to upgrade to the latest iOS and macOS systems and if you haven't make sure to check your device and accounts to ensure all transactions can be accounted for and are yours.
Investment Scams continue to rise
Investments scams have risen 193% in 5 years and crypto continues to be a target for scammers due to peoples low education and low regulation. The sector is at risk of continued targeted scams with 2022 being the worst year on record ripping over $US1 Billion away from investors.
People are advised to practice caution and ensure online safety remains a priority at all times while keeping aware of their accounts and accessibility.
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