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SparkKitty Malware Found in App Stores Targets Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
DecryptMonday, July 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
RedScroll Brief
A newly detailed report says SparkKitty malware scanned photos on infected iPhones and Android devices for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases after infiltrating Apple's App Store and Google Play.
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What happened
A newly detailed report says SparkKitty malware scanned photos on infected iPhones and Android devices for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases after infiltrating Apple's App Store and Google Play.
Why it matters
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Background
Decrypt reported on this under crypto. RedScroll surfaces the signal with an extractive brief — not a reprint of the original article. Read the source for full reporting.
Timeline
Decrypt published: SparkKitty Malware Found in App Stores Targets Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
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Economic impact
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Sources
Decrypt — original reporting. RedScroll provides an extractive briefing only.