Apple Patched a Zero-Day Hackers Were Using to Drain Crypto Wallets
Sep 29, 2026
A critical iOS update quietly fixes a flaw attackers were exploiting to steal wallet assets from older iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
If your iPhone, iPad, or Mac hasn't updated in a while, this is your sign. Security researchers at SlowMist say Apple's latest critical patch likely fixes a zero-day vulnerability that certain black-market groups have been actively exploiting to steal crypto wallet assets.
Who's actually at risk
The flaw mainly affects devices still running iOS versions older than iOS 17. Rather than a mass spam campaign, researchers describe this as a highly sophisticated attack aimed at specific individuals, exactly the kind of exploit that can quietly drain a wallet before anyone notices something's wrong.
What you should do
The fix is simple but easy to put off: update every Apple device you use to access wallets or exchanges, stick to the official App Store instead of sideloading, and think twice before tapping links in Safari or in-app browsers.
Zero-days like this are a reminder that most crypto losses don't come from bad trades, they come from skipped updates. Patch first, trade after.