Apple Releases iOS Updates Amid Binance Warning of Wallet Risk

Apple released iOS 27.2.1 and 26.7.3 on Nov. 9 as Binance warned that a flaw in earlier releases could let malicious apps read files from other apps and expose crypto wallet data.

Binance's warning about the vulnerability listed iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2 as affected versions. Binance characterized the problem as an operating-system weakness that could affect apps beyond its own.

A malicious app on an affected device could access files stored by other apps, potentially exposing wallet recovery phrases, private keys or login details. The warning applies to mobile wallets regardless of which token they hold.

Binance advised users to install current official iOS and app versions and remove untrusted sideloaded or manually signed apps. For suspected compromise, it recommended creating a wallet on a clean device, transferring funds and resetting active login sessions.