LOWData BreachACTIVE
The Hacker News: 26 FakeWallet Apps Found on Apple App Store Targeting Crypto Seed Phrases
April 24, 2026
Incident Summary
Apple’s App Store hosted 26 counterfeit cryptocurrency wallet apps intended to steal users’ recovery (seed) phrases and private keys. The apps were described as being active since at least fall 2025. The incident matters because stolen recovery phrases and keys can allow attackers to take over and drain affected users’ cryptocurrency wallets. Limited public details are available on how many users were impacted or what actions were taken to remove the apps.
Incident Details
- Type
- Data Breach
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 24, 2026
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