The Ethereum non-custodial wallet – MetaMask – warned Apple users to beware of iCloud phishing attacks as consumers risk losing their funds if their password “isn’t strong enough.”
Apple customers remain alerted
Several weeks ago, MetaMask expanded into the Apple ecosystem by allowing users to purchase digital assets with Apple Pay. Customers were allowed to purchase cryptocurrencies with debit or credit cards, removing the need to send ETH to the app in advance.
“Buy crypto on iOS with Apple Pay, more transparency when interacting with sites, & support for gasless transactions where relevant,” the team behind MetaMask stated.
In a recent tweet, however, the cryptocurrency wallet warned Apple users to be careful as they may fall victim to phishing attacks. MetaMask advised them to create a strong password, otherwise malefactors might steal their funds.
In addition, MetaMask explained that customers could disable iCloud backups by turning off certain features on the platform.
The warning comes days after a Twitter user, using the initials “revive_dom”, had his entire MetaMask wallet (containing $650,000 worth of cryptocurrencies and NFTs) wiped by hackers.
“Got a phone call from Apple, literally from Apple (on my caller ID). Called it back because I suspected fraud and it was an Apple number. So I believed them. They asked for a code that was sent to my phone, and 2 seconds later, my entire MetaMask was wiped,” he disclosed.
MetaMask launched its token
Almost a month ago, the Ethereum wallet introduced its own token. This came at a time when MetaMask passed the milestone of 30 million monthly active users, and many customers were expecting an upcoming airdrop. Nonetheless, MetaMask’s COO previously claimed that the token will not be designed as a “money grab”.
Additionally, the team launched a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Unlike other similar entities usually conceived as an alternative governance model, its main goal will be to fund the wallet’s development.
