“SparkCat” Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Wallet Recovery Phrases
By Mark Hunter4 days agoFri Feb 07 2025 11:01:57
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified malicious apps on both the App Store and Google Play containing the “SparkCat” malware
The malware employs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to extract sensitive information from users’ photos, particularly targeting cryptocurrency wallet credentials
Infected applications have been downloaded over 242,000 times, prompting immediate removal recommendations
Kaspersky has uncovered a significant security threat involving malicious applications on both Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store. These apps are emb...