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New Threat Alert – SparkKitty Malware Targets iOS and Android Users to Steal Photos from Galleries

A newly discovered Trojan malware, SparkKitty, is raising alarms across the cybersecurity community after infiltrating official app stores and untrusted websites to compromise both iOS and Android devices. Active since early 2024, SparkKitty indiscriminately steals users’ gallery photos, posing a massive threat to personal privacy,...

Android Vulnerability – TapTrap Attack Lets Malicious Apps Evade Permissions and Cause Damage

Researchers from TU Wien and the University of Bayreuth have discovered a critical Android vulnerability called TapTrap that allows malicious apps to bypass the operating system's permission system without requiring any special permissions. This zero-permission attack exploits Android's activity transition animations to trick users...

Brave Browser Launches Official Android Version on F-Droid

Brave Software has announced a significant development for privacy-conscious Android users by making its browser available through a dedicated F-Droid repository. This strategic move offers users an alternative installation method that bypasses Google Play Store, addressing growing concerns about Big Tech's control over app...

Qwizzserial Android Malware – How Fake Apps Steal Banking Data and Intercept 2FA SMS

A new Android malware campaign is causing financial havoc in Uzbekistan, as cybercriminals leverage Telegram to spread the Qwizzserial malware, an advanced SMS stealer that targets local banking systems. First detected by cybersecurity firm Group-IB in March 2024, Qwizzserial has rapidly infected an estimated...

Android Spyware Catwatchful Exposes Credentials of Over 62,000 Customer Accounts

A major security vulnerability in the Android stalkerware service Catwatchful has exposed the plaintext login credentials of over 62,000 users, revealing the extensive reach of consumer spyware applications. The breach, discovered through a SQL injection vulnerability, highlights ongoing security concerns surrounding commercially available surveillance...

SparkKitty Strikes – A Wild App Store and Google Play Invasion on iOS and Android!

A sophisticated new wave of spyware, affectionately dubbed by security researchers as the “SparkKitty” campaign, has infiltrated both Apple’s App Store and Google Play, targeting unsuspecting crypto users while leveraging a range of technical tricks to evade detection. This campaign, linked to the notorious...