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"Mobile Banking Threat: Cybercriminals Use Stolen Faces to Break into iOS Accounts"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Cult of Mac

The first-ever iOS trojan, GoldPickaxe, has been discovered stealing facial recognition data to access bank accounts, marking a new level of threat for iPhone users. Adapted from the Android trojan GoldDigger, this malware collects biometric data and intercepts SMS to gain unauthorized access to victims' banking accounts. The trojan is currently active in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam, and is distributed through a sophisticated multi-stage social engineering scheme, posing a significant cybersecurity risk.

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"GoldPickaxe Trojan: Stealing iOS Users' Facial Data for Bank Account Break-Ins"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac

The GoldPickaxe trojan, believed to be the world's first iOS trojan, can steal biometric data and compromise bank accounts. It has been targeting users in Vietnam and Thailand by mimicking financial institution apps. To protect against it, users should avoid installing apps through TestFlight unless from a trusted developer, be cautious with MDM profiles, refrain from sharing personal information, verify financial account concerns directly with the institution, and keep their iPhone updated with the latest software.

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