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š Kaspersky Labs Alert: A new malware campaign, #SparkCat , was discovered at the end of 2024. The attackers use OCR to steal recovery phrases and gain full control over victimsā crypto wallets. šØ
ā¢ Affected apps were found on both #GooglePlay and #apps , with over 242,000 downloads on Google Play.
ā¢ Itās unclear whether they were infected due to supply chain attacks or were intentionally tampered by developers. š¤
Kaspersky advises users to:
ā¢ Delete infected apps š
ā¢ Avoid storing sensitive info in screenshots until a patch is released.
ā¢ Affected apps were found on both #GooglePlay and #apps , with over 242,000 downloads on Google Play.
ā¢ Itās unclear whether they were infected due to supply chain attacks or were intentionally tampered by developers. š¤
Kaspersky advises users to:
ā¢ Delete infected apps š
ā¢ Avoid storing sensitive info in screenshots until a patch is released.
šØWarningš„
š£ļø#Kaspersky published a security report about the presence of applications on the Google & Apple stores infected with malware called "#SparkCat " that scans images on the infected device for any screenshots that include passwords or secret phrases specific to the crypto wallet
šIf the application finds what it is looking for,it extracts the text from the images and sends it to the attacker
šThese applications were also present on the App Store.This means that even the iPhone will not protect you in this case
šTherefore,not keeping your wallet passwords on an electronic device connected to the Internet is very important
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š£ļø#Kaspersky published a security report about the presence of applications on the Google & Apple stores infected with malware called "#SparkCat " that scans images on the infected device for any screenshots that include passwords or secret phrases specific to the crypto wallet
šIf the application finds what it is looking for,it extracts the text from the images and sends it to the attacker
šThese applications were also present on the App Store.This means that even the iPhone will not protect you in this case
šTherefore,not keeping your wallet passwords on an electronic device connected to the Internet is very important
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Warning: Crypto Wallet Stealing Malware Appears on Google & Apple Stores!
š Security researchers have discovered a new attack campaign called āSparkCatā that targets crypto users. This malware hides in apps on Google Play and the App Store, stealing crypto wallet recovery phrases!
š Malware āSparkCatā ā A New Danger for Crypto Users
A new report from Kaspersky shows that the #SparkCat campaign has been silently collecting user data since March 2023. Initially, the malicious apps were only targeting Android and Windows, but by late 2024, they had appeared on iOS and mainstream app stores like Google Play & App Store.
š Malware āSparkCatā ā A New Danger for Crypto Users
A new report from Kaspersky shows that the #SparkCat campaign has been silently collecting user data since March 2023. Initially, the malicious apps were only targeting Android and Windows, but by late 2024, they had appeared on iOS and mainstream app stores like Google Play & App Store.
š #CoinRank Daily Insights & Analysis
š SparkCat Malware Attack: A sneaky exploit that targets usersā recovery phrases by using OCR to steal wallet access. š±š„ Attackers exploit the habit of saving recovery phrases in screenshots, making them easy targets.
Best Practices to Stay Safe:
1. Check and delete suspicious apps from Google Play or App Store, especially recent downloads. š«
2. Avoid saving recovery phrases in screenshots. Write them down and store securely. š
3. Regularly check wallet security and move assets to a new wallet if you suspect your device is infected. š
This incident reminds us that convenience can sometimes create vulnerabilities in Web3 security. Stay vigilant! š
#CryptoSecurity #Malware #SparkCat #StaySafe
š SparkCat Malware Attack: A sneaky exploit that targets usersā recovery phrases by using OCR to steal wallet access. š±š„ Attackers exploit the habit of saving recovery phrases in screenshots, making them easy targets.
Best Practices to Stay Safe:
1. Check and delete suspicious apps from Google Play or App Store, especially recent downloads. š«
2. Avoid saving recovery phrases in screenshots. Write them down and store securely. š
3. Regularly check wallet security and move assets to a new wallet if you suspect your device is infected. š
This incident reminds us that convenience can sometimes create vulnerabilities in Web3 security. Stay vigilant! š
#CryptoSecurity #Malware #SparkCat #StaySafe
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