Malicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580K crypto theft, SlowMist says
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SlowMist reports that malicious iOS app FomoPeek, distributed via Apple’s App Store, exploits kernel vulnerabilities to break out of the sandbox, harvest sensitive data from other apps, and facilitate a $580,000 cryptocurrency theft. The breach demonstrates how sophisticated mobile malware can bypass Apple’s defenses, prompting investors to scrutinize app‑store security and potentially dampening confidence in mobile‑based crypto services.
SlowMist said malicious FomoPeek versions distributed through Apple’s App Store used iOS kernel exploits to escape the sandbox and access sensitive data from other apps.