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13 Malicious Packagist Packages Target Unpatched iPhones to Steal Crypto Wallet Seeds

The Hacker News·September 1, 2026·1 min read
13 Malicious Packagist Packages Target Unpatched iPhones to Steal Crypto Wallet Seeds

Researchers identified 13 malicious Composer theme packages on Packagist that inject JavaScript into Vietnamese streaming sites, deploying spyware aimed at unpatched iOS devices. The code runs ad-fraud and gambling-redirect operations against site visitors, potentially stealing crypto wallet seeds from compromised iPhones.

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