According to a report, all users of Apple devices should update to the latest version of iOS and/or macOS, since a vulnerability was discovered that would allow attackers to take control of the equipment.
The security firm Kaspersky issued an alert for users who own Apple devices. After a recent report, they assured that it is necessary to update the equipment to the versions iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 since the company detected a vulnerability in the previous versions.
This security flaw could allow hackers to steal cryptocurrencies, among other cybercrimes that could be carried out by those who know how to take advantage of this vulnerability. Specifically, it was established that those who have crypto wallets on their devices, they could be left defenseless and lose control of the funds.
As indicated Kasperskythe most popular form of attack against crypto users is the phishing (data theft)since the events in which this technique was used to steal cryptocurrencies from the victims increased by 40% between 2021 and 2022.
It is also important to describe that there are other types of attacks such as ransomware (information hijacking)in which a virus infects the computer and encrypts important information for the user, which will only be released if the victim is willing to pay a ransom with cryptocurrencies to an address provided by those responsible.
There is a third type of theft that consists of a malicious program turning computers and servers into cryptocurrency miners such as Monero (XRM) without user authorization. Normally it is a program that disguises itself and makes itself imperceptible to many antiviruses.
Source: Ambito
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