Google Threat Intelligence has flagged a new crypto-stealing malware named “Ghostblade” targeting Apple iOS devices. Described as part of the DarkSword family of browser-based tools, Ghostblade is engineered to siphon private keys and other sensitive data in a rapid, discreet burst rather than a continuous, always-on presence on the device.

Written in JavaScript, Ghostblade activates, harvests data from the compromised device, and relays it to malicious servers before shutting down. Researchers note that the malware’s design makes it harder to detect, as it does not require additional plugins and ceases operation once data extraction completes. Google’s threat intelligence team highlights that Ghostblade also takes steps to…