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If You Have This Type of Phone, Stop at This Scam by Downloading New Apps

Summary by Pleine Vie
Kaspersky researchers have identified SparkKitty, a spy Trojan capable of siphoning sensitive data from Smartphones. This malicious software hides in applications related to cryptocurrency, gambling and even in an infected version of TikTok. Once installed, it accesses the photo gallery, scans screenshots and extracts phrases of recovery from crypto wallets. Although the campaign targets mainly Southeast Asia, experts warn about a growing threat…
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Kaspersky researchers have identified SparkKitty, a spy Trojan capable of siphoning sensitive data from Smartphones. This malicious software hides in applications related to cryptocurrency, gambling and even in an infected version of TikTok. Once installed, it accesses the photo gallery, scans screenshots and extracts phrases of recovery from crypto wallets. Although the campaign targets mainly Southeast Asia, experts warn about a growing threat…

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Pleine vie broke the news in on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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