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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.
  • The malware, known as SparkCat, utilizes OCR capabilities to extract sensitive information captured in screenshots, particularly targeting recovery phrases for cryptocurrency wallets.
  • The infected apps in the App Store use an OCR plug-in to recognize text within images, which is then sent to a server for the attacker to access.
  • Kaspersky recommends users to avoid storing screenshots with sensitive information in their Photo Library to protect against this malware.

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