Watch Out: SparkKitty Malware Targets Your Crypto Seed Phrases

Security researchers discovered a malicious app named SparkKitty currently circulating on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app tricks users into providing access to their photo galleries. Once inside, it scans images for cryptocurrency seed phrases or private keys that users might have stored as screenshots.

This threat is serious because many people take photos of their backup phrases for convenience. If you have any sensitive information like this in your camera roll, you should move it to a secure, offline location immediately. Delete these photos from your device to ensure they cannot be accessed by malicious software.

Always verify the apps you download and stay cautious about what permissions you grant. Cybersecurity experts suggest using physical hardware wallets or paper backups kept in a safe place instead of digital files. Check your installed apps today and remove anything suspicious to keep your funds safe.