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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 09:10 AM UTC·Source: The Hacker News
Updated: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 01:53 PM UTC
Executive Summary
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems. The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while
Analysis
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems. The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while