Kaspersky Detects SparkCat Malware
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Kaspersky researchers find screenshot-reading malware on the App Store and Google Play
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Researchers from Kaspersky have identified malware being distributed within apps on Android and iOS mobile storefronts.
The malware, dubbed SparkCat , is a stealthy operation that at a glance appears to be requesting normal or harmless permissions.
Based on their assessment, infected Google Play apps have been downloaded more than 242,000 times.
Some of the apps where the researchers uncovered malware are still available to download.
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