Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Rogue iPhone app escapes iOS sandbox to hijack $580,000 in USDT

Binance, OKX and other crypto platforms are warning users to replace exposed wallet credentials and move funds to clean devices.

  • A malicious iPhone app called Fomopeek, distributed via the App Store, has been linked to the theft of nearly $580,000 in USDT by exploiting iOS sandbox vulnerabilities to steal private keys and other sensitive data.
  • The exploit allowed the app to access private keys, seed phrases, and Keychain data from other applications on the device, prompting warnings from major crypto exchanges like Binance and OKX.
  • The incident highlights the risks associated with mobile-based crypto security and has led to recommendations for users to move funds to new wallets on clean devices and update their operating systems.

Topics: Asset types, Legal regulatory, Risk default, Stablecoins digital cash, Enforcement actions litigation, Smart contract vulnerabilities

Tags: #fomopeek #iossandbox #usdt #stolenfunds #privatekeys #malware #cybersecurity #cryptosecurity #binance #okx

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