Binance warned users that a security flaw in Apple operating systems could expose personal data and cryptocurrency funds to malicious actors.
The flaw, tracked under the name “worse_query,” creates a breach in device protection mechanisms rather than acting as a traditional computer virus, according to Binance reporting covered by Journal. The mechanism lets unauthorized applications bypass built-in isolation barriers to access confidential files belonging to other installed programs without owner consent.
Risks intensify for applications downloaded outside official distribution channels because unofficial software avoids standard App Store security checks. Attackers could exploit these unverified pathways to target stored messages, photographs, and passwords, as Jurnalul reported.
Binance issued the advisory days after reporting a 6.3 billion dollar cyberattack loss attributed to North Korea. The company clarified that the iOS vulnerability operates as a distinct threat unrelated to that security breach.
Apple’s operating system normally isolates applications to prevent unauthorized file access across programs. The new security breach overrides these barriers, allowing malicious apps to read, copy, and modify private data files.
Digital wallet applications rank among the primary targets for exploitation. Compromised files can expose recovery phrases or private security keys, giving hackers direct access to transfer funds or seize complete control of victim wallets.
Independent security researcher Taj published an analysis on GitHub suggesting the scope extends beyond initial estimates. The researcher said that nearly all versions from 26.0 through 26.7.2 might remain vulnerable.
Binance advises users to install the latest iOS software updates as quickly as possible. The vulnerability impacts devices running versions 26.7.1, 27.0.1, and 27.2.
Users who suspect their devices faced compromise should create entirely new cryptocurrency wallets. Apple has not yet issued an official statement regarding the reported security flaw.