Apple has just launched the iPhone 17 with a highlight that has attracted the attention of the technology world and especially crypto investors: Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) technology - a hardware-level memory security mechanism. This is not only a technical upgrade, but also a new "wallet" to help protect users' private keys, digital wallet signatures and Passkeys in the digital asset world.
According to cybersecurity data, about 70% of software vulnerabilities originate from memory errors. Hackers often exploit vulnerabilities such as memory overflow or use-after-free to infiltrate devices and steal sensitive data. With MIE, iPhone 17 continuously monitors and checks memory in real time, preventing any such exploitation attempts at the source. For crypto investors, this means that private keys in hot wallets are safer than ever, reducing the risk of losing everything due to a technical error.
Another bright spot is the ability to protect the transaction signing process. Every time a user confirms a blockchain transaction, the iPhone requires a digital signature. If a hacker gains access to the memory, they can forge the signature and make an unauthorized transaction. MIE prevents this by ensuring that the signature is executed correctly on the device and cannot be tampered with. This makes transactions on DEXs or DeFi more secure, even when the user is connected to the public Internet.
Apple also continues to push Passkeys, which replaces traditional passwords with biometric authentication like Face ID and Touch ID, combined with iCloud Keychain for syncing. With the support of MIE, Passkeys becomes a nearly unforgeable tool, helping investors log into exchanges more quickly and securely, while eliminating the risk of phishing or keyloggers.
One of the biggest concerns for crypto investors is Spyware like Pegasus – which can read messages, record audio, or access data on the device. The iPhone 17 with MIE is designed by Apple to protect the kernel and more than 70 important processes, making spyware almost powerless. This is an important factor for “whales” holding millions of dollars, traders who travel frequently and are easily connected to public networks, or international investors who face a high risk of surveillance.
For crypto investors, the iPhone 17 can be XEM as an important addition to their security strategy. The device is ideal for use as a secure platform for hot wallets for everyday transactions, while Cold Storage remain the option for storing large assets. When combined with Passkeys and biometric authentication, the iPhone 17 becomes a powerful protection tool that can withstand many sophisticated attacks.
