Ledger CTO Raises Alarm Over iPhone Security Risks for Crypto Users

TL;DR: CTO Alert: Charles Guillemet, Ledger’s Chief Technology Officer, publicly recommended that users avoid storing recovery phrases and private keys on iPhone devices. iOS Vulnerability: The warning responds to a Binance report regarding the worse_query flaw, which potentially allows malicious apps to access local files of other apps on recent versions of iOS. Preventive Measures: Industry guidelines suggest uninstalling unverified software, updating the operating system, and migrating funds to clean devices upon any suspicion of compromise. Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet addressed digital asset holders to warn them to avoid storing critical wallet information on iPhone devices. The executive made this warning public following a security alert issued by the Binance exchange regarding a vulnerability detected in Apple’s iOS operating system.

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