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.
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
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,
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.
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
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,
Rare Screenshot-Grabbing Malware Found on Apple App Store
This is the first known case of an app infected with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) spyware being found in Apple’s official app marketplace.'
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.
Millions of Mac owners urged to be on alert for info-stealing malware
Mac owners need to be careful as infostealing malware targeting macOS is increasingly becoming an even greater threat.
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BadIIS Malware Exploits IIS Servers for SEO Fraud
A newly uncovered cyber campaign has been observed exploiting Internet Information Services (IIS) vulnerabilities to ...
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 ...
The best malware removal software you can buy
If you want additional ransomware protection on your machine, you should use one that offers thorough scans, a user-friendly interface, and compatibility with your preferred operating system.
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Great Barrington: Library tech talk addresses malware
Great Barrington Libraries will host "What is Malware?" a tech talk with Assistant Director Jamie Nicholson, on Friday, Feb. 14, at Mason Library.
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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Developers Targeted With Malware Disguised as DeepSeek Package
Python developers looking to integrate DeepSeek into their projects were targeted with malicious packages delivered through ...