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<p class="is-style-lead">The cybersecurity community has warned about a new cyberattack aimed at Apple&#8217;s mobile devices. The attack, &#8220;Triangulation,&#8221; is a complicated scheme that discreetly hack into the iPhones of certain employees, including those in the web3 sector, explicitly targeting middle and upper management staff.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="exploiting-vulnerabilities-in-apple-8217-s-operating-system">Exploiting vulnerabilities in Apple&#8217;s operating system</h2>



<p>This attack exploits vulnerabilities in the iOS operating system and involves sending a hidden iMessage with a malicious payload. When a device is successfully triangulated, the malware installs itself without the user&#8217;s knowledge or consent. </p>



<p>This insidious malware records and transmits audio, video, and other data from the user&#8217;s microphone, instant messenger, and location services to remote servers.</p>



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<p>Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), a vital security information and event management tool, enabled the discovery of this sophisticated malware. </p>



<p>After detecting network irregularities from Apple devices, KUMA helped cyber security researchers to discover Triangulation malware on several iPhones belonging to high-ranking personnel. </p>



<p>Unfortunately, the closed iOS environment has no built-in tools for detecting and removing malware. To combat this covert assault, other technologies are required.</p>



<p>In response to the critical necessity for early discovery and correction, security researchers created a specialist tool called &#8220;triangle_check.&#8221; </p>



<p>Once it has been extensively tested, this tool will be made accessible for free to help find signs of compromise in backups produced from Apple devices.</p>



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<p>Removing malware from iPhones without compromising users&#8217; private information remains challenging. The only solution currently available is to reset the affected device to its factory settings and reinstall the latest operating system and user environment. </p>



<p>Failure to take these steps may result in Triangulation exploiting weaknesses in older iOS versions and infecting the device again.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="possible-impact-on-crypto-holders">Possible impact on crypto holders</h2>



<p>The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://crypto.news/learn/analysis-how-crypto-projects-can-fully-achieve-true-decentralization/" rel="noreferrer noopener">crypto industry</a>&nbsp;is at risk due to the potential hacking of iPhone devices used by crypto users.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This raises concerns about the safety and privacy of crypto transactions, as leaked private information such as geo-location data and messages can be exploited by attackers to steal crypto from wallets, compromise transaction security, or even steal identities.</p>



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<p>Given the stakes, businesses must implement stringent cybersecurity measures and maintain high vigilance. The chance of falling prey to Triangulation and similar sophisticated cyber attacks targeting the <a href="https://crypto.news/learn/best-time-to-trade-crypto/">crypto</a> ecosystem may be reduced by regularly upgrading iOS devices to the newest version, using multi-factor authentication, and practicing basic security hygiene.</p>



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