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Long-time Shiba Inu community member Mazrael shares a security reminder with the Shiba Inu community, particularly iPhone users, in an X post.
Mazrael said Google's Threat Intelligence team detailed "DarkSword," an iOS exploit chain reportedly capable of taking full control of iPhones running iOS 18.4 through iOS 18.7 just by visiting a booby-trapped website.
One of the spyware tools associated with "DarkSword" reportedly targets cryptocurrency wallet data, device keychains and also messages, photos, and passwords.
So far, "DarkSword" has been used in various targeted attacks by spyware vendors and suspected state hackers, but Google warns other attackers may be using it too.
This raises concerns for cryptocurrency holders, particularly those who access wallet-related services and other sensitive accounts through their mobile devices.
Mazrael highlighted steps to be taken, urging iPhone users to install the latest available iOS updates, noting that the identified vulnerabilities have been addressed in iOS 26.3 and later. Users unable to update are urged to activate Apple's Lockdown Mode and avoid suspicious links, particularly those involving cryptocurrency.
For individuals who suspect their devices or wallet credentials may have been compromised, the reminder recommends creating a new wallet on a clean, updated device and transferring funds. Exposed seed phrases should never be reused.
Caution urged in the Broader crypto community
Binance has resumed withdrawals in phases, with that of SHIB on the Ethereum network also enabled.
In a recent post, binance warns that opportunistic scammers may try to take advantage of this period as withdrawals resume in phases.
Scammers may impersonate Binance through DMs, emails, group chats and even small transfers with a message attached, offering to "speed up withdrawals," give "priority processing," help to "claim compensation," or move assets into a "Binance vault," with users urged to take precautions.
Users should remember that Binance will never contact them first about their account or funds, nor offer or sell them a place in the withdrawal queue or charge a fee to unlock a network or asset.