Crypto Heist Alert: Apps on Google Play and App Store Robbing Recovery Phrases!

SparkCat, the sneaky cat burglar of the app world, uses the Spark SDK to pilfer your crypto wallet recovery phrases via OCR stealers on Android and iOS apps. With over 242,000 downloads on Google Play alone, this campaign proves that even digital cats have a knack for finding hidden treasures!

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Published: February 5, 2025 2:34 pmAdded: February 5, 2025 at 6:53 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Looks like the SparkCat might just be the most mischievous feline in the digital jungle, swiping more than just a sip of milk—it’s after your crypto keys! Who knew that behind those cute app icons lurked a cat burglar with a penchant for high-tech heists, making it a true cyber cat-astrophe!

Key Points:

  • Malicious SDK named “Spark” found in Android and iOS apps, stealing crypto wallet recovery phrases.
  • Infected apps downloaded over 242,000 times from Google Play alone.
  • The campaign, dubbed “SparkCat,” employs OCR technology to extract sensitive data.
  • Infected apps include ChatAi; users advised to uninstall and scan devices.
  • Kaspersky highlights regional targeting but warns of global risk.

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