Apple's latest release, the iPhone 17, adds a new hardware-level memory protection layer for cryptocurrency users, aimed at preventing common attack vectors that could allow attackers to hijack transaction signing operations.

The core of this upgrade is the Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) feature, which is enabled by default and utilizes the Enhanced Memory Tagging Extension (EMTE) mechanism for memory tagging. It can detect and block dangerous memory access types such as Out-of-Bounds and Use-After-Free.

Cybersecurity company Hacken stated in an interview with Cointelegraph that the new MIE system "significantly" reduces the risk of attackers exploiting memory corruption zero-day vulnerabilities to control signing code. "This is a major benefit for cryptocurrency users, especially high-net-worth individuals or those frequently performing transaction signing operations."

Reports indicate that such vulnerabilities account for nearly 70% of software defects and are often used in zero-day attacks targeting wallets and Passkey authorization.

Hacken explained that MIE can actively detect and block dangerous memory access patterns like Out-of-Bounds and Use-After-Free, thereby preventing many common attack chains. This feature is always on, covering both kernel-level and user-level processes, making the development of spyware more difficult and costly.

Hacken stated, "This raises the bar for attackers, making targeted spyware and vulnerability development more difficult and expensive." Hacken added, "This directly protects wallet applications and Passkey processes that rely on in-process operations."

However, MIE is not a panacea. It cannot defend against phishing, social engineering, malicious web content, or compromised applications. Additionally, it cannot replace secure hardware wallets, nor can it eliminate the necessity for users to remain vigilant.

Hacken emphasized, "While the increase in security can reduce overall risk, it cannot make devices absolutely secure." Hacken reminds users to stay alert to prevent the emergence of new vulnerabilities.

Apple's cryptocurrency users have long faced serious security threats. Last month, reports revealed a zero-click vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise iPhones, iPads, and Macs without user interaction. Apple has released security patches for multiple operating system versions to address this vulnerability.

Earlier this year, Kaspersky warned that malware development kits used in Google Play Store and Apple App Store applications were scanning user photo albums for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases.

Last year, Trust Wallet advised Apple users to disable iMessage due to "reliable intelligence" indicating that a high-risk zero-day vulnerability was circulating on the dark web, allowing hackers to control iPhones without user interaction.

Related: U.S. Senate Committee Advances Trump's "Cryptocurrency-Friendly" Federal Reserve Nominee

Original article: “Apple's New iPhone 17 Provides a Safer Signing Experience for Crypto Users”

免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。