Now downloading the app only from Play Store or App Store is not a guarantee of your safety. Nowadays some apps have become so clever that they enter your phone and make access to your photo and even the details of Crypto Wallet. Latest case a new malware "Sparkled" It is, which is targeting people through a very common looking apps.
Simple in appearance, but dangerous in work is hidden in some apps named Dangerous
sparkkitty in some apps which offer features related to messaging, photo editing or crypto. These apps look absolutely normal and they have been downloaded thousands of times. But as soon as you install them, these photos ask for permission to reach the gallery. Most of us are thoughtless "Allow" Click on.
what does this malware do?
This app starts scanning your photo gallery as per the permission. In this hidden malware uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technique to read the text present in the photographs. If you have ever taken a screenshot of your crypto wallet’s recovery frame or password, then this malware can identify and steal it.
Where is the danger spread?
1. think before downloading & ndash; Install only the app whose developer and reviews are reliable
2. pay attention to permission & ndash; It is important to know why any app is asking for your photos, files or camera access
3. Do not keep crypto details in the photo & ndash; Never take a screenshot of password or recovery frame
4. Use password manager & ndash; Secure storage or password manager is the best for necessary information
5. resort to antivirus apps & ndash; Keep a trusted security app in the phone that can identify such malware
Not just money, privacy is also in danger So far no blackmail case has been revealed, but the danger has remained.