FomoPeek iOS App Linked to $580K Crypto Theft via Kernel Exploits

A malicious iOS app called FomoPeek has been linked to nearly $580,000 in stolen cryptocurrency after researchers found it contained multiple kernel exploits capable of escaping Apple's sandbox and accessing sensitive wallet data.

The investigation by blockchain security firm SlowMist revealed that the affected versions of FomoPeek were released on September 9th and 12th, while version 1.3, released on September 17th, removed the malicious components.

SlowMist's analysis identified a primary hacker address associated with the incident that received about $579,984 in USDT. The firm said the stolen funds involved multiple blockchain networks before being consolidated and transferred through several addresses and services.