Apple, Malware

Researchers Found Photo-Scanning Malware on Apple's App Store for the First Time
Researchers have discovered new apps containing malware on both Apple's and Google's app store. Notably, it's the first time this particular type of malware has been found on the iOS App Store.
Screen reading malware found in iOS app stores for first time - and it might steal your cryptocurrency
Apps delivering malware to users to steal crypto found on iOS app store Some of these apps have thousands of installs across iOS and Android The 'SparkCat' campaign has been active since March 2024 Crypto-stealing malware dubbed ‘SparkCat’ has been discovered on iOS and Android app stores,
Apple missed screenshot-snooping malware in code that made it into the App Store, Kaspersky claims
The researchers found the malware in an iOS app called ComeCome, which is also available from Google’s Play store, and claims to offer food delivery services. According to Kaspersky's Dmitry Kalinin and Sergey Puzan, the application also delivers the keys to victims’ crypto holdings to crooks.
Malware With Screen Reading Code Found in iOS Apps for the First Time
Malware that includes code for reading the contents of screenshots has been found in suspicious App Store apps for the first time, according to
Malicious iPhone apps are spreading screenshot-reading malware on the Apple App Store — how to stay safe
SparkCat is a malware that hides in legitimate and malicious apps in order to steal sensitive data from screenshots.
Crypto-stealing malware SparkCat targets iOS and Android users via app stores
A new malware campaign is said to be specifically targeting crypto users on both iOS and Android. Security researchers at Kaspersky recently discovered a malicious software development kit, or SDK, called “SparkCat”.
Apple Removed Apps Infested With Screen Reading Malware
Information on new "SparkCat" malware infesting a small number of iOS apps was shared yesterday by Kaspersky, and shortly after the
SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store
This is the first time that apps with cryptocurrency stealing malware have been detected on Apple's App Store.
iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first time
Kaspersky discovered ‘SparkCat’ malware aimed at stealing cryptocurrency in multiple iOS apps.
Crypto-stealing malware found in Apple’s App Store – should you be worried?
According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, crypto-stealing malware has been found on Apple's App Store for the first time.
Rare Screenshot-Grabbing Malware Found on Apple App Store
This is the first known case of an app infected with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) spyware being found in Apple’s official app marketplace.'
New Apple Spyware Warning—Check This iPhone Setting Now
It says something for Apple’s reputation that a new warning of malicious App Store apps caused such a furor. As I reported ...
Big security alert! Dangerous SparkCat virus found in 28 applications
SparkCat is not just another virus—it poses a serious risk to personal and financial data. If you have downloaded any ...
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SparkCat Malware Uses OCR to Extract Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases from Images
SparkCat malware infects 242,000 Android devices, using OCR to steal crypto wallet phrases, marking the first iOS stealer on ...