SparkKitty Malware Steals Photos from iOS and Android Devices
gbhackersA sophisticated Trojan malware campaign has been targeting mobile device users across iOS and Android platforms since February 2024, with cybersecurity researchers identifying a significant escalation in photo theft capabilities that poses particular risks to cryptocurrency users and individuals storing sensitive information in their device galleries.
SparkKitty represents a concerning evolution in mobile malware distribution, successfully bypassing security measures on both Google Play and Apple’s App Store to reach unsuspecting users.
The malware has been primarily targeting users in Southeast Asia and China, though its technical architecture imposes no geographical limitations on its operational scope.
The malware campaign has demonstrated remarkable sophistication in its distribution methods, successfully infiltrating legitimate app stores through applications such as SOEX, a messaging platform with cryptocurrency trading features that accumulated over 10,000 downloads before removal from Google Play.
On iOS devices, the malware has been embedded within fraudulent frameworks that ...
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