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SparkKitty: a new stealer in the App Store and Google Play | Kaspersky official blog
- SparkKitty is a new cross-platform image stealer targeting smartphones, aiming to steal photos from victims' devices through malicious apps and suspicious links.
- The malware was found in the App Store and Google Play, embedded in apps like a cryptocurrency tracker and messaging app with crypto-exchange features.
- In Google Play, a messaging app was infected, while in the App Store, the malware was detected in the 币coin app.
- Attackers spread SparkKitty through suspicious links, including a TikTok mod for Android, leading users to a page resembling the App Store for fake app downloads.
- The malware targeted users in Southeast Asia and China but poses a threat globally, potentially stealing sensitive information like crypto wallet seed phrases.
- Protecting against SparkKitty involves securing your smartphone's gallery and using tools like Kaspersky Password Manager to safeguard sensitive photos.
- Checking devices for infected apps and utilizing security solutions like Kaspersky for Android and iOS can help prevent data theft by SparkKitty.
- Stay informed about emerging cyberthreats and ensure photo security by following updates on Kaspersky's Telegram channel and using secure storage methods.
- Kaspersky recommends using their password manager to store and protect valuable photos and sensitive information across devices.
- By being vigilant about app sources and utilizing security tools, users can defend against the evolving tactics of malware like SparkKitty.
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