YiSpecter Malware on iOS Threatens Device Security – Bitcoin Users Advised To Upgrade

YiSpecter Malware on iOS Threatens Device Security – Bitcoin Users Advised To Upgrade

Hackers and online hoodlums are not only targeting mobile Android users all over the world, as Chinese iPhone users are not safe from harm either. A recent App Store security breach is a great cause of concern, as users in China and Taiwan might still be at risk of installing malicious software without realizing it. The new YiSpecter malware family is a real threat to any Apple device running the iOS operating system. Not only can this malware affect iPhone users, but also iPad owners in both China and Taiwan. YiSpecter targets Chinese-speaking users specifically, simply because they....


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