“iOS or Android?” The debate has been going on for years. Some users prefer iOS, some users prefer Android. While discussions on this issue continue, cyber attackers are targeting the users of these two ecosystems. An example of this is malware, which develops and changes every day, sometimes causing great anxiety. A recent development in this regard is considered a first for iPhones.
A FIRST ON iPHONES! “TROJAN VIRUS” HAS BEEN DETECTED
According to Webtekno’s news, a “Trojan horse virus” was detected on iPhones for the first time in 17 years. As you know, the first iPhone was introduced in 2007. So, as far as reported, this virus is a first for iPhones.
According to the news, the trojan virus developed by hackers affects both Android phones and iOS devices. The virus, detected by Group-IB, which works on cyber security, was first discovered in October 2023.
It is stated that researchers have determined that the trojan called “GoldPickaxe” is used especially to empty bank accounts. While GoldPickaxe is defined as an advanced version of the virus called “GoldDigger” that affected the Android ecosystem in the past, it is reported that it poses a serious risk for users.
In the news, it is said that GoldPickaxe, which is said to be a very dangerous virus, can even capture facial scanning data on the leaked devices, which is quite a remarkable situation.
It is stated that hackers do not stop there, they can also access the user’s identity data and text messages, as well as biometric data. This being the case, it seems that banking applications are most at risk.
‘EXPERTS ARE TERRIBLE’
According to cybersecurity experts, GoldPickaxe is the first banking virus to target the iOS ecosystem. It is also said in the news that experts are worried because hackers are focusing on this virus.
HOW DID IT COME IN?
The system called TestFlight hosts the beta versions of the applications in Apple’s App Store. Reportedly, this system caused GoldPickaxe to infect iPhones. Hackers installed this virus into an application and distributed it to iOS devices. Apple quickly detected the incident and removed the malicious application in question from the TestFlight system. However, it is said that hackers managed to infiltrate iPhones this time through the MDM set preferred by corporates.