Malware, iOS and App Store

Researchers Found Photo-Scanning Malware on Apple's App Store for the First Time
Researchers have discovered new apps containing malware on both Apple's and Google's app store. Notably, it's the first time this particular type of malware has been found on the iOS App Store.
Screen reading malware found in iOS app stores for first time - and it might steal your cryptocurrency
Apps delivering malware to users to steal crypto found on iOS app store Some of these apps have thousands of installs across iOS and Android The 'SparkCat' campaign has been active since March 2024 Crypto-stealing malware dubbed ‘SparkCat’ has been discovered on iOS and Android app stores,
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, according to
Screenshot-reading malware cracks iPhone security for the first time
"This case once again shatters the myth that iOS is somehow impervious to threats posed by malicious apps targeting Android,” says Kaspersky’s analysis.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Crypto-stealing malware found in Apple’s App Store – should you be worried?
According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, crypto-stealing malware has been found on Apple's App Store for the first time.
Kaspersky researchers find screenshot-reading malware on the App Store and Google Play
Researchers from Kaspersky have identified malware being distributed within apps on both Android and iOS mobile storefronts. Dmitry Kalinin and Sergey Puzan shared their investigation into a malware campaign,
Apple Removed Apps Infested With Screen Reading Malware
Information on new "SparkCat" malware infesting a small number of iOS apps was shared yesterday by Kaspersky, and shortly after the
Apple missed screenshot-snooping malware in code that made it into the App Store, Kaspersky claims
OCR plugin great for extracting crypto-wallet secrets from galleries Kaspersky eggheads say they’ve spotted the first app containing hidden optical character recognition spyware in Apple’s App Store.
Crypto-scam Trojan lurks in Apple and Google app stores
SparkCat uses machine learning to scan image galleries and steal screenshots containing cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases.
Malicious iPhone apps are spreading screenshot-reading malware on the Apple App Store — how to stay safe
SparkCat is a malware that hides in legitimate and malicious apps in order to steal sensitive data from screenshots.
Beware of fake Reddit solutions delivering dangerous malware
Bad actors are now mimicking Reddit to spread malware that can steal personal information. CyberGuy shares what you need to ...
Hackers are spreading info-stealing malware and taking over accounts using fake wedding invitations — how to stay safe
Hackers are using fake wedding invites as a lure to infect your phone with malware, steal your data and even share your ...
'Stealers' Are an Increasingly Common Mac Malware
OS stealers are becoming an increasingly common type of malware on the Mac, according to the 2025 State of Malware report ...
Warning Issued For Millions Of iPhone And Android Users Over Screenshot-Scanning Malware
A sneaky piece of iOS and Android malware is out in the wild, stealing sensitive information captured via screenshots.
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Fake Google Chrome Sites Distribute ValleyRAT Malware via DLL Hijacking
Fake Chrome sites spread ValleyRAT via DLL hijacking, targeting finance and sales with keylogging and remote execution.
This devious new macOS malware disguises itself as Chrome, Zoom installers
These ‘updates’ would be disguised as Chrome or Zoom installers, like ChromeUpdate and CameraAccess persistence modules ...
Microsoft says attackers use exposed ASP.NET keys to deploy malware
Microsoft warns that attackers are deploying malware in ViewState code injection attacks using static ASP. NET machine keys ...
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MacOS Ferret operators add a deceptive bite to their malware family
Flexible-Ferret is an evasive variant being used in the “Contagious Interview” campaign that even upgraded Apple protections ...