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FomoPeek app found stealing crypto wallet keys on iPhone

At a glance

App
FomoPeek
Affected versions
v1.1-v1.2
Platform
iOS 12-18.7 / 26.0-26.1
Reported by
SlowMist + OKX

What happened

Multiple users reported stolen crypto assets after installing FomoPeek, an App Store app presented as a read-only whale-tracking tool. At least $580,000 in USDT was reported stolen.

Every affected user had installed the same app before the thefts were detected.

What was found

Versions 1.1 and 1.2 contained an iOS kernel-exploit framework with eight attack methods and a remote command module. Version 1.3 removed the malicious code.

Data at risk

  • Private keys
  • Seed phrases
  • Wallet funds
  • Keychain data
  • Login credentials
  • Device data

What you should do

  1. Delete FomoPeek and do not reinstall it.
  2. Check every wallet for transfers you do not recognize.
  3. Create a new wallet on a clean device and move remaining assets.
  4. Update iOS to the latest available version immediately.
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