Screen reading malware found in iOS app stores for first time - and it might steal your cryptocurrency
Apps delivering malware to users to steal crypto found on iOS app store Some of these apps have thousands of installs across iOS and Android The 'SparkCat' campaign has been active since March 2024 Crypto-stealing malware dubbed ‘SparkCat’ has been discovered on iOS and Android app stores,
Crypto-stealing malware SparkCat targets iOS and Android users via app stores
A new malware campaign is said to be specifically targeting crypto users on both iOS and Android. Security researchers at Kaspersky recently discovered a malicious software development kit, or SDK, called “SparkCat”.
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SparkCat is a malware that hides in legitimate and malicious apps in order to steal sensitive data from screenshots.
Beware! This crypto-stealing malware is targeting Android, iOS users
A new malware, dubbed SparkCat, is putting the security of Android and iOS users at risk. The malicious software development kit (SDK) has been spotted in many apps on Google Play and Apple App Store. It is designed to steal the content of cryptocurrency wallets using optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
Crypto-stealing malware found in Apple’s App Store – should you be worried?
According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, crypto-stealing malware has been found on Apple's App Store for the first time.
Several iOS and Android apps infected with malware that steals crypto info, 'reads' screenshots
SparkCat’s is concerning because it has bypassed stringent app store reviews, infecting apps that seemed completely legitimate. SparkCat has been embedded in several apps across the Apple App Store an
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New malware targets iPhones, Android devices to steal crypto wallets
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has warned iPhone and Android users about a newly discovered malware capable of stealing cryptocurrency funds.
Rare Screenshot-Grabbing Malware Found on Apple App Store
This is the first known case of an app infected with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) spyware being found in Apple’s official app marketplace.'
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