Crypto Wallet Heist: SparkCat Malware Sneaks into App Stores!
In the SparkCat campaign, malware sneaks into crypto wallets using OCR to swipe recovery phrases. These sneaky apps have invaded both Android and iOS, even lurking in official app stores. So, next time you download a seemingly innocent app, remember: even cat videos might not be safe!
Hot Take:
Looks like SparkCat is out here using OCR to read your crypto secrets like a nosy neighbor peeping through the blinds. Who knew your phone could be turned into a paparazzi for your own private data? Time to start saving those recovery phrases in hieroglyphics, folks!
Key Points:
- In late 2024, SparkCat malware targets Android and iOS users to steal crypto wallet recovery phrases.
- Malicious apps embedded with SparkCat were downloaded over 242,000 times from Google Play.
- The malware uses an OCR plugin to scan images for recovery phrases in multiple languages.
- Infected apps still appeared in official stores despite moderation efforts.
- SparkCat proves that iOS is not immune to malware threats traditionally associated with Android.
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