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MetaMask warns Apple users: Phishing possible via iCloud



 Crypto wallet provider MetaMask has warned the community about Apple iCloud phishing attacks. MetaMask belongs to the well-known software company ConsenSys.


The security issue for iPhone, Mac, and iPad users is related to the device's default settings, which store the user's seed phrase or "password-encrypted MetaMask vault" in iCloud when the user chooses to automatically back up their application data activated.


MetaMask on Twitter on Monday pointed out that users could lose their money if their Apple password is "not strong enough" and an attacker phishes their account credentials .


To avoid this, users can disable automatic iCloud backups for MetaMask.



MetaMask's warning comes in response to reports from NFT collector and Twitter user revive_dom. On Friday , he said his $650,000 wallet of digital assets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was lost to this particular vulnerability.


The founder of the project DAPE NFT "Serpent" described in more detail what happened to the victim. Incidentally, the founder has also helped to attract the attention of MetaMask since he has also shared this story with his followers.


He explained that the victim received multiple text messages asking them to reset their Apple ID password. In addition, the victim received an alleged call from Apple, which ended up being a fake caller ID.


Since the caller did not appear suspicious to the user, revive_dom provided the caller with a 6-digit verification code to prove they were the Apple Account owner. The scammers then hung up and accessed his MetaMask account using the data stored on iCloud.



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After MetaMask published the warning today , "revive_dom" criticized the company:


"I'm not saying they shouldn't, but they should tell us. Don't tell us never to digitally store our seed phrase and then do it behind our back anyway. If 90 percent of people knew, I'd bet none of them would have activated the app or iCloud."

The community response has been mostly positive, although there have also been voices emphasizing the importance of using cold wallets and being diligent and prudent when storing assets in a hot wallet.

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