SparkCat's Sneaky Return: App Store Apps Now Hunt Your Crypto Seed Phrases
Two fake apps on Apple's pristine App Store. One on Google Play. All packing SparkCat malware that's eyeing your crypto wallet screenshots. Wake up, crypto bros.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- SparkCat malware resurfaced in 2 App Store and 1 Play Store apps, using OCR to steal crypto seed phrase screenshots. 𝕏
- iOS version targets English mnemonics for wider reach; Android focuses on Asian languages. 𝕏
- App store reviews failed again—demands better runtime detection amid evolving threats. 𝕏
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Originally reported by The Hacker News
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