Google warns new malware can steal crypto from iPhones

Google's security threat researchers have discovered a new type of malware capable of hacking iPhones to steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, urging users to be cautious. According to Cointelegraph, Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) explained that the malware, named "Coruna" by developers, can be exploited to hack iPhones running iOS versions 13.0 to 17.2.1. The team noted that it is believed to have spread last December through numerous fake Chinese financial websites, including sites impersonating cryptocurrency exchanges. They detailed that if a user accesses a phishing site on an iOS device, the attack tool analyzes text for keywords like "seed phrase" and "bank account" to collect financial information. The researchers also highlighted that the malware can extract sensitive data from crypto apps such as Uniswap (UNI) and MetaMask.