<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Kaspersky uncovered a new malware called SparkKitty that steals crypto wallets via mobile photos.</li><li>The malware scans photo albums in smartphones for wallet recovery phrases.</li><li>It looks for screenshots of 12- or 24-word seed phrases used to back up wallets.</li><li>Once detected, SparkKitty can extract and transmit these credentials to attackers.</li><li>The malware spreads by masquerading as legitimate mobile apps like '币 coin' and 'SOEX'.</li><li>'币 coin' was on the Apple App Store, while 'SOEX' was on Google Play.</li><li>Kaspersky notified Google and Apple, leading to the removal of the malicious apps.</li><li>SparkKitty is linked to SparkCat and has been targeting users since early 2024.</li><li>It mainly affects users in China and Southeast Asia but poses a global threat.</li><li>Kaspersky advises crypto users not to store sensitive data in unencrypted photo albums.</li><li>Users should be cautious of apps with unclear origins, even on official app stores.</li></ul>

Kaspersky Uncovers New Malware Stealing Crypto Wallets via Mobile Photos

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