Apple’s iOS 27.2.1 update leaves crypto wallet security flaw unpatched

Apple's latest iOS 27.2.1 security update has reportedly failed to patch the worse_query vulnerability that could expose cryptocurrency wallet credentials, despite addressing nine other security flaws. Apple's iOS 27.2.1 update addresses nine security vulnerabilities, but the researcher behind worse_query says the flaw remains unpatched. The worse_query vulnerability allows malicious applications to bypass iOS sandbox restrictions and potentially access sensitive information stored by crypto wallets. Binance has urged crypto users to remove untrusted applications, update their devices, and move funds to a new wallet if they suspect their credentials have been compromised. Apple's official security notes do not mention worse_query among the fixes included in the latest update.

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