{
  "id": 19503382,
  "title": "Unpatched exploit allows malicious iOS apps to steal data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/unpatched-exploit-allows-malicious-ios-apps-to-steal-data",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T13:25:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/11/11/unpatched-exploit-allows-malicious-ios-apps-to-steal-data"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crypto exchange Binance has warned iPhone users of a security vulnerability that could allow malicious apps to steal data from other apps on the device. This issue, dubbed \"worse_query,\" affects multiple versions of iOS, including iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1, and iOS 27.2. The flaw, which can be exploited to read local files from other apps, puts users' private keys, seed phrases, and login credentials at risk. Binance advises users to delete untrusted apps, update iOS and apps to the latest versions, and transfer funds to a clean device if they suspect a breach. The vulnerability, named worse_query, was released by researchers forcequit and 0xjohnny on Sunday, and at this time, it appears that Apple has not yet addressed the issue. Apple released updates for iOS 27.2.1 and iOS 26.7.3 on November 9, but the security content report for version 27.2.1 did not include any descriptions of the flaw. Researchers claim the vulnerability was not patched in iOS 27.2.1 or the iOS 27.3 beta 1. Apple stated that they were reviewing the researchers' report, but the process took longer than usual. Despite the delay, Binance's warning and the spread of the exploit's existence mean that Apple needs to move quickly to fix the security hole.",
  "summary": "Crypto exchange Binance is warning iPhone users of a security vulnerability in iOS that could allow a malicious app to steal data from other apps on the device. The exploit can allow malicious apps to get data used by others Finance apps have a big interest in maintaining security, especially when it comes to their own apps. Sometimes that protectiveness results in a warning that affects the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}