Malicious SparkKitty Apps Strike: How Cybercriminals Are Stealing Your Images and Crypto Data!
Kaspersky has discovered SparkKitty, a spyware campaign aiming to swipe images from Android and iOS, potentially for cryptocurrency details. The apps, posing as TikTok mods, use OCR tech to hunt for crypto wallets. It’s like a digital cat burglar with a flair for cryptocurrency, prowling Southeast Asia and China.
Hot Take:
Looks like the cat’s out of the bag, or should we say the kitty? Kaspersky has unveiled what could only be called the ultimate feline conspiracy—SparkKitty! This cunning campaign isn’t just after your regular selfies; it’s got its eye on the crypto treasure hiding in your screenshots. If you thought your dog eating your homework was a problem, wait till you hear about a kitty that’s after your digital gold!
Key Points:
- Spyware campaign, SparkKitty, targets Android and iOS users to steal images for cryptocurrency info.
- Applications posing as TikTok mods are the main culprits.
- Uses Apple’s Enterprise profile to sneak into iOS devices.
- Infected crypto apps found on Google Play and unofficial Android sources.
- Connected to previous SparkCat campaign using OCR for wallet info.
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