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<p>Digital security is at the heart of concerns, and a recent vulnerability detected by Apple is shaking the crypto ecosystem. This critical vulnerability exposes iPhone and iPad users to sophisticated attacks, jeopardizing their digital assets. What happened, and how can we protect ourselves? Let’s take stock.</p>
<h2 id="h-une-faille-qui-secoue-l-ecosysteme-crypto">A vulnerability that shakes the crypto ecosystem</h2>
<p>Apple, often perceived as a bastion of digital security, has recently admitted to a troubling vulnerability in its devices. This vulnerability, revealed in a security update, could allow hackers to take remote control of an <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/indonesia-blocks-iphone-16-apple-loses-key-market/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iPhone</a> or an iPad.</p>
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<p>How? By exploiting malicious code via JavaScript on infected websites. For cryptocurrency holders, this scenario is a nightmare.</p>
<p>Hackers could stealthily steal sensitive data, such as private keys or passwords, thereby compromising their victims’ digital funds.</p>
<p>This vulnerability, highlighted by Google’s threat analysis group,<a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-soon-to-be-valued-as-much-as-google/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> illustrates</a> once again the complexity of modern threats.</p>
<p>A simple visit to a fraudulent website is enough to execute malicious scripts, opening unauthorized access to devices. The consequences are especially severe for crypto investors, who often use their smartphones to access their digital wallets.</p>
<p>In response, Apple quickly released <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/121753" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">an update</a> to patch this hole. However, the speed with which this vulnerability was exploited underscores the crucial importance of keeping devices up to date. For users, the challenge lies in staying vigilant against these invisible threats lurking behind a simple web browsing.</p>
<h2 id="cryptocurrencies-in-the-crosshairs">Cryptocurrencies in the crosshairs</h2>
<p>Cryptocurrencies represent a prime target for cybercriminals. These digital assets, often stored in <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/les-differents-types-de-wallets-crypto-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">online wallets</a> or mobile apps, heavily depend on device security to remain out of hackers’ reach.</p>
<p>In this specific case, Apple’s vulnerability has highlighted an actively exploited weakness, particularly on Macs equipped with Intel processors and mobile devices.</p>
<p>Jeremiah O’Connor, CTO of Trugard, a company specializing in crypto cybersecurity, has warned of the specific risks associated with this vulnerability.</p>
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<p>According to him, hackers can access critical data, such as crypto keys or login information, simply by exploiting this vulnerability. In the crypto world, such a leak can mean the loss of funds in the blink of an eye.</p>
<p>Social networks have quickly amplified the alert. <a href="https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1859287351757078958" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Changpeng Zhao</a>, former CEO of Binance, advised users to update their devices immediately.</p>
<p>This reaction reflects the urgency of the situation and the importance of awareness in the crypto community. However, this vulnerability is not an isolated case. Last March, <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/metamask-met-en-garde-les-utilisateurs-dapple-contre-les-attaques-de-phishing-sur-icloud/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">another vulnerability </a>affecting Apple’s M1 and M2 chips had already highlighted potential flaws allowing the theft of cryptographic keys via internal processor processes.</p>
<p>These incidents show that cryptocurrency security does not rely solely on tools like cold wallets or two-factor authentication, but also on the reliability of the devices used. Users must be aware that every link in the technological chain can become a gateway to sophisticated attacks. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/the-end-of-crypto-freedom-the-eu-tightens-the-screws-with-strict-measures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the EU tightens the screws with strict measures.</a></p>

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