SparkKitty Strikes: New Spyware Swipes Crypto Pics from App Stores
Beware of SparkKitty spyware, a mischievous new threat lurking in apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. This sneaky operation aims to swipe images from your device, hunting for cryptocurrency info. It’s like a digital cat burglar, but instead of jewels, it’s after your crypto secrets!
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your selfie game was safe, SparkKitty pounces in to steal your cryptocurrency codes right from your photo album. Who knew that “Say Cheese” was code for “Say Goodbye to Your Bitcoin”?
Key Points:
- SparkKitty is a new spyware operation targeting both iOS and Android devices to steal images, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency information.
- The operation has been active since early 2024, primarily affecting users in Southeast Asia and China.
- SparkKitty disguises itself as benign apps, including fake versions of popular apps like TikTok, complete with a bogus online store.
- The spyware uses Apple’s Enterprise provisioning profile to bypass App Store review processes and hides in open-source libraries.
- On Android, SparkKitty is found in cryptocurrency and casino apps, using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract sensitive information from images.
Already a member? Log in here