Apple Removes Fake Crypto Wallet App That Stole $9.5 Million From Mac Users

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By Juli CloverApr 14, 2026, 2:42 pm113 ptsTrending
A fake Mac app designed to look like the real thing snuck past Apple's app review team, costing users $9.5 million in cryptocurrency. According to CoinDesk, a fake macOS version of the Ledger Live crypto wallet app scammed people into handing over access to their cryptocurrency wallets. More than 50 people…

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