Binance warns iPhone users of unpatched iOS flaw that lets malicious apps read data from other apps
Key points
- Crypto exchange Binance posted a warning on X on November 10 about a security flaw in iOS.
- The flaw could let a malicious app steal data from other apps on the same iPhone.
- Binance calls it an iOS-level issue, not a problem with its own app, so it could affect practically all apps.
- The warning names several iOS versions, including iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2.
- 9to5Mac says researchers report the flaw remains unpatched. PhoneArena says it was discovered in August.
- Crypto holders are the main group the warning is aimed at.
Binance, the crypto exchange, has warned iPhone users about a security flaw in iOS that could let a malicious app steal data stored by other apps on the same phone. The company posted the warning on X on November 10. 9to5Mac says researchers report the flaw is still unpatched.
Binance says the problem is in iOS itself, not in its own app. That means it could affect practically all apps, according to Yahoo Finance as cited by AppleInsider. The warning lists several affected versions, including iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2.
PhoneArena says the vulnerability was discovered back in August, which would mean it has gone unfixed for months. It describes the risk as one that puts crypto holders in particular danger. An app that can read data from other apps could reach sensitive information, which is why finance apps care about this kind of flaw.
Apple has not been quoted in any of the coverage, and no patch has been announced.
