Paying with an iPhone? The flaw that could expose your digital wallet

A security vulnerability named worse_query has been discovered in iPhones running iOS 16 and iOS 17, allowing malicious apps to access sensitive information. Apple has not yet released a fix, and experts warn of the danger.

A serious security vulnerability named worse_query has been discovered in iPhones running iOS 16 and iOS 17. The flaw allows malicious apps to escape their 'sandbox' and access sensitive information such as passwords and crypto wallets. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance echoed the warning. Apple has not yet released a fix, and the latest updates iOS 27.2.1 and iOS 26.7.3 do not include a solution. The recommendation is to delete apps from untrusted sources and reset passwords. The article uses dramatic headlines and emotional language to emphasize the risk.