SparkKitty Malware Found in App Stores Targets Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
A newly detailed report says SparkKitty malware scanned photos on infected iPhones and Android devices for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases after infiltrating Apple's App Store and Google Play.
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