New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images

According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are “aggressively targeting” the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks.

A new Android malware called SpyAgent, discovered by software security firm McAfee, can steal private keys stored in screenshots and images on a smartphone’s internal storage.

More specifically, the malware uses a mechanism known as optical character recognition (OCR) to scan images stored on a smartphone and extract words from them. OCR is present in many technologies, including desktop computers, which can recognize, copy, and paste text from images.

McAfee Labs explained that the malware is distributed through malicious links sent through text messages. The cybersecurity company broke down the process, beginning with an unsuspecting user clicking on a link they received.

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According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are “aggressively targeting” the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks.
A new Android malware called SpyAgent, discovered by software security firm McAfee, can steal private keys stored in screenshots and images on a smartphone’s internal storage.More specifically, the malware uses a mechanism known as optical character recognition (OCR) to scan images stored on a smartphone and extract words from them. OCR is present in many technologies, including desktop computers, which can recognize, copy, and paste text from images.McAfee Labs explained that the malware is distributed through malicious links sent through text messages. The cybersecurity company broke down the process, beginning with an unsuspecting user clicking on a link they received.Read more