Binance Warns of Apple iOS Flaw That Could Expose iPhone Users' Private Keys
In briefBinance warned that an iOS vulnerability dubbed “worse_query” could let malicious apps read other apps files, exposing seed phrases, private keys and logins.The exchange said the flaw affects iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2, and urged users to delete sideloaded apps and update their devices.Apple released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, but its security notes do not mention worse_query or confirm whether the update fixes it. Binance has warned iPhone users about a vulnerability in Apples iOS that it says could let malicious apps read files stored by other apps, putting crypto wallet seed phrases, private keys and login credentials at risk. The flaw, dubbed “worse_query,” affects iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2, the exchange tweeted on Tuesday. “This is an iOS-level issue, not unique to Binance,” it said. A vulnerability (worse_query) affecting iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1, and 27.2 allows malicious apps to read local files from other apps, putting seed phrases, private keys, and login credentials at risk across the entire ecosystem. This is an iOS-level issue, not unique to Binance.… — Binance (@binance) November 10, 2026 Binance urged users to delete any apps installed from untrusted sources, such as sideloaded or manually signed app files, and to update iOS and all apps to the latest official









