- Researchers have identified 280 Android apps that use OCR to steal cryptocurrency credentials, posing as legitimate applications from banks and services.
- These malicious apps scan infected devices for sensitive information, including text messages and images, sending the data to remote servers controlled by the developers.
- The malware campaign primarily targets users in South Korea but is expanding into the UK, indicating a broader operational strategy by the attackers.
- The apps have undergone multiple updates to enhance their obfuscation techniques, making detection more challenging for security software.
- Users concerned about potential infections are advised to refer to McAfee’s resources for lists of associated websites and cryptographic hashes.
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