Crypto wallets at risk as malware sneaks into the App Store

Crypto wallets at risk as malware sneaks into the App Store
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Crypto wallets at risk as malware sneaks into the App Store
Author: news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
Published: Feb, 05 2025 14:59

Summary at a Glance

The infected apps on Google Play had over 242,000 downloads, and SparkCat appears to be the first documented instance of crypto-stealing malware slipping through Apple's App Store review process.

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Some of the infected apps seemed legitimate, like food delivery and AI-powered messaging apps, while others were likely created to bait users.

A newly discovered malware campaign is stealing cryptocurrency from iOS by exploiting vulnerabilities in apps available on the App Store.

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