Hackers Turn Screenshots into Gold: How Your Photos Could Drain Your Crypto Wallet
Hackers have upped their game, using apps to scan your photos for seed phrases, warns Kaspersky. Cryptocurrency users, beware! Your screenshots might be the key to your digital treasure chest. Remember, securing your assets isn’t about hiding them better—it’s about not storing your secrets in a pirate’s treasure map format.
Hot Take:
Oh, the irony! In a world where smartphones are becoming the new Swiss Army knives, it seems hackers are now turning them into Swiss cheese, full of holes and vulnerabilities. Who knew your phone’s photo gallery could become the next gateway for crypto kleptomaniacs?
Key Points:
- Hackers are now targeting smartphone photos and screenshots to extract seed phrases.
- Kaspersky has identified malicious apps disguised as legitimate software.
- Seed phrases provide access to cryptocurrency wallets, making them prime targets.
- Over 18 apps have been detected with crypto-stealing malware like Sparkcat.
- Users are advised to avoid storing sensitive data on mobile devices.
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