Urgent: Why You Should Delete Sensitive Screenshots Immediately
TL;DR
A new spyware campaign called SparkKitty is targeting images on iOS and Android devices, stealing sensitive screenshots and photos, especially those containing crypto seed phrases or login credentials. Users are advised to delete such images, scrutinize app permissions, and ensure security measures like Google Play Protect are active to prevent infection and protect sensitive data.
- There's New Reason to Never Keep Screenshots of Private Information on Your Phone Lifehacker
- Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto BleepingComputer
- SparkKitty, SparkCat’s little brother: A new Trojan spy found in the App Store and Google Play Securelist
- Photo-Stealing Spyware Sneaks Into Apple App Store, Google Play SecurityWeek
- You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why ZDNET
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