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New 'SparkCat' Malware Threatens Cryptocurrency Wallets on Apps

2/6/2025

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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered "SparkCat," a groundbreaking malware lurking in iOS and Android apps, marking the first appearance of OCR spyware in Apple's App Store. This insidious software scans photo libraries for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases, posing a serious theft risk. With affected apps like ComeCome and AnyGPT still accessible, users are urged to steer clear of storing sensitive screenshots to protect their assets.

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Story summary

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered "SparkCat," a groundbreaking malware lurking in iOS and Android apps, marking the first appearance of OCR spyware in Apple's App Store. This insidious software scans photo libraries for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases, posing a serious theft risk. With affected apps like ComeCome and AnyGPT still accessible, users are urged to steer clear of storing sensitive screenshots to protect their assets.