# SparkCat infostealer hidden in iOS App Store and Play Store apps.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-06 · TechRadar*

## Key points

- SparkCat infostealer was found hidden in both Apple App Store and Google Play Store apps.
- The malware uses OCR to extract cryptocurrency seed phrases from photos and screenshots.
- The iOS version now targets English mnemonic phrases, expanding beyond Asian languages.
- SparkCat employs code virtualization and cross-platform languages for advanced obfuscation rarely seen in mobile malware.
- Kaspersky reported the malicious apps to Apple and Google, leading to the removal of some.

**Companies:** Apple, Google, Kaspersky
**Countries:** Japan, South Korea, China, United States

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