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Apple rushed out emergency security updates on August 20, 2025, to fix a dangerous bug that hackers were already using to break into iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. This flaw poses serious risks for people who store cryptocurrency on their Apple devices. The bug, called CVE-2025-43300, lets attackers take control of Apple devices without the user doing anything. They just need to send a harmful image file through iMessage or email. When the device processes the image, hackers can access everything on it – including crypto wallets and trading apps. Apple confirmed the bug was “exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The company didn’t say who was behind the attacks or who got targeted. How the Attack Works This zero-click exploit targets Apple’s Image I/O framework, which handles picture files across all Apple devices. The bug is an “out-of-bounds write” issue, meaning attackers can mess with parts of the device’s memory they shouldn’t be able to reach. Juliano Rizzo, CEO of cybersecurity firm Coinspect, explained that “an attachment delivered via iMessage can be processed automatically and lead to device compromise.” Users don’t need to click anything or open any files – their device gets hacked just by receiving the malicious image. Source: https://nvd.nist.gov/ Once hackers get in, they can access crypto wallets, steal login details for exchanges, and monitor user activity when entering passwords or recovery phrases. Why Crypto Users Face Higher Risks Security experts warn that people who own cryptocurrency face bigger dangers from this bug than regular users. Here’s why: Permanent losses: Unlike stolen credit cards or bank accounts, cryptocurrency theft can’t be reversed. Once hackers move digital coins to their own wallets, the money is gone forever. High-value targets: Crypto holders often have significant amounts of money stored on their devices. This makes…

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