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Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites

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Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites

Attackers compromised hundreds of websites to serve malware to iPhone users through ads and infected webpages, targeting cryptocurrency holders at scale. The campaign required only viewing an ad or visiting a compromised site, with no additional user action necessary. Researchers identified multiple websites participating in the distribution infrastructure.

Why it matters: iPhone users visiting popular websites face credential theft and fund loss from cryptocurrency-focused malware; practitioners should assess whether corporate users access affected sites and consider endpoint detection for iOS devices.

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