CZ Urges iPhone Users to Update iOS Amid DarkSword Threat

DarkSword reportedly targets info stored across an infected iPhone, making ordinary browsing a potential security risk for crypto holders. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has urged iPhone users to update their operating systems amid warnings that the DarkSword exploit can steal crypto wallet information through compromised websites. The threat has raised concerns about self-custody security, especially considering that the reported attack is said to be able to target sensitive device data even without victims connecting their wallets or approving transactions. DarkSword Exploit Puts iPhone Crypto Wallets at Risk In a November 6 post on X, CZ told users to install the latest iOS updates, especially those who have not updated their devices in a while. Furthermore, he reminded crypto holders that wallet apps cannot update a phone’s operating system. “No wallet software can update your OS,” he wrote. “Self-custody means self-responsibility.” His warning came in the wake of reports that DarkSword can exploit vulnerabilities on iOS through malicious websites opened in Safari. Discussing the threat, a crypto user pointed out that an attack wouldn’t even need a wallet connection, tr...