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Hackers Steal Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases from Image Galleries

A new type of malware called SparkKitty is using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases directly from photos and screenshots in a device's gallery, bypassing traditional keylogging defenses. Once installed from malicious apps posing as legitimate crypto services on the Apple App Store and Google Play, it requests photo access, scans images for confidential data like passwords and seeds, and sends it to hackers' servers. Control of a seed phrase gives attackers complete access to drain the wallet. Initially detected as SparkCat, the evolved SparkKitty was found in the iOS app 币coin (hiding in obfuscated code) and the Android app SOEX (downloaded over 10,000 times). This method allows theft even when sensitive data is never typed or copied. The report comes alongside news of other attacks, like a method to hijack Telegram Desktop sessions bypassing 2FA.

cryptonews.ru07/27 13:26

Hackers Steal Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases from Image Galleries

cryptonews.ru07/27 13:26

WWDC26 Ultimate Preview: The All-New Siri is the Main Course, iOS 27 is Another Year of Refinements

Apple has confirmed WWDC26 will begin on June 8, with the keynote at 10 AM PT (1 AM Beijing Time, June 9). This year's focus is expected to shift significantly from routine OS updates to Apple's progress in AI, particularly a major overhaul of Siri. Reports indicate the highlight will be a new Siri, reportedly powered by Google's Gemini technology. This upgraded assistant is expected to appear as a lightweight bubble from the Dynamic Island and be accessible via a unified "Search or Ask" system-wide entry point. It aims to deeply integrate with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, accessing personal data like messages, photos, and documents, with a potential standalone Siri app also in development. For iOS 27, leaks suggest incremental improvements rather than major redesigns. Key updates may include a redesigned, more customizable Camera app, enhanced photo editing tools within the Photos app, and potential early system optimizations for a future foldable iPhone. The update is also rumored to prioritize bug fixes, stability, and performance optimization. iPadOS 27 is anticipated to focus on improving productivity features like window management, file systems, and external display support to better utilize the iPad's hardware. macOS 27 is seen as a core platform for Apple Intelligence, likely receiving an optimized Siri, new AI features, and continued refinement of the "Liquid Glass" design language. Notably, macOS 27 may finally drop support for Intel-based Macs. The overarching theme for WWDC26 is whether Apple can effectively integrate AI across its ecosystem. The success of the new Siri and Apple Intelligence will be judged on their ability to move beyond standalone features and become a cohesive, context-aware system layer that understands user workflows across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices, while maintaining Apple's emphasis on privacy and stability. The conference represents Apple's critical attempt to catch up and redefine the AI assistant experience after a perceived slow start in the generative AI era.

marsbit06/03 23:26

WWDC26 Ultimate Preview: The All-New Siri is the Main Course, iOS 27 is Another Year of Refinements

marsbit06/03 23:26

This Could Be the AI-Powered Siri We Get

Apple is set to unveil a major overhaul of Siri at its upcoming WWDC event, marking its most significant update since the AI assistant's debut in 2011. Faced with criticism for lagging behind competitors like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, the new Siri will feature a completely redesigned interface with a dark theme and chatbot-style interaction, deeply integrated with the Dynamic Island. Key upgrades include persistent conversation memory, addressing a long-standing user complaint. Most notably, Apple will reportedly allow third-party AI models, such as Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, to be integrated directly into Siri, transforming it into an AI model distribution platform. This strategic shift positions iOS not as having the single best AI model, but as the best platform for accessing and utilizing various AI models through superior system-level integration. Apple's approach leverages its strengths in hardware-software integration, privacy, and access to user data (contacts, calendar, photos) to create a differentiated experience, even while potentially relying on external infrastructure like Google's for some queries. This move represents a calculated bet that the ultimate AI advantage lies not in having the most powerful model, but in which system can integrate and utilize AI most seamlessly for the user. The success of this strategy will be tested by whether the new Siri can win back users who have grown accustomed to more advanced standalone AI tools.

marsbit05/29 07:15

This Could Be the AI-Powered Siri We Get

marsbit05/29 07:15

Surprise Lasted Only Hours! Apple AI for China Version Suddenly Launched and Then Withdrawn, No Official Release Plan Yet

Apple Intelligence, Apple's generative AI service, experienced an unexpected and brief beta launch for the Chinese market in the early hours of March 31, 2026. The service, which included a new Siri interface and features like photo object removal, AI-generated emojis, real-time translation, and visual intelligence tools, became active on some devices running iOS 26.4 or later. However, many users reported unstable activation and issues with key functions, particularly the GPT extension plugin. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this activation was unplanned. He reported that while the technology had been ready for months, Apple had not yet received final approval from Chinese regulators and had no official release plan for the region. The launch was deemed an accident, inconsistent with Apple’s typical product rollout strategy for a major market like China. A key piece of evidence was the inclusion of a Google reverse image search feature, which is inaccessible within the country. Apple has since taken the service offline, with users no longer able to download it from their settings. The incident highlights the significant compliance challenges and technical complexities global tech companies face when deploying AI services in China.

marsbit03/31 01:18

Surprise Lasted Only Hours! Apple AI for China Version Suddenly Launched and Then Withdrawn, No Official Release Plan Yet

marsbit03/31 01:18

Siri's "Androidization" Turning Point? iOS 27 to Launch AI App Store, Supporting Free Installation of Third-Party Bots

Apple is reportedly planning a major strategic shift for Siri and its AI ecosystem with iOS 27, moving towards a more open platform. According to Mark Gurman, the core of this strategy involves a "two-pronged" approach: deeply integrating its own Apple Intelligence while also opening Siri's underlying interfaces to third-party services. A key feature will be the introduction of a dedicated "AI App Store" section. This will allow users to freely install and use various third-party AI chatbots, not just ChatGPT, directly within Siri, functioning like an AI plugin marketplace. To bolster its capabilities, Apple is also considering deeply integrating Google's Gemini technology to enhance Siri and other system-level AI functions. This complementary strategy allows Apple to avoid direct competition with leading model developers and instead leverage external products to address its own weaknesses. The business logic behind this move is to defend its hardware dominance by offering a highly customizable AI experience to prevent users from switching to Android. Furthermore, Apple stands to generate significant revenue by applying its standard App Store commission model to subscriptions for these third-party AI services. This new AI vision is expected to be unveiled at WWDC26. This potential shift from a "walled garden" to an open "AI port" represents a significant change in Apple's philosophy, aiming to redefine smartphone interaction by making Siri a super-container for the world's best AI models.

marsbit03/30 01:18

Siri's "Androidization" Turning Point? iOS 27 to Launch AI App Store, Supporting Free Installation of Third-Party Bots

marsbit03/30 01:18

"Borrowing a Chicken to Lay Eggs"? Apple Secures Google Gemini License: Crafting the Strongest On-Device AI Through Model "Distillation"

Apple has reportedly secured full access to Google's Gemini model, not for simple API integration, but to perform "model distillation"—a technique that allows Apple to train smaller, more efficient on-device AI models by learning from Gemini’s advanced reasoning processes. This approach enables Apple to develop localized AI systems that operate entirely on-device, improving speed and safeguarding user privacy. The distilled models are expected to power a significantly upgraded Siri in iOS 27, enabling deeper interaction, complex question-answering, document understanding, and practical task execution—all without requiring cloud connectivity. While leveraging Google’s model in the short term, Apple continues to develop its own foundational AI models internally, adopting a dual strategy of near-term collaboration and long-term independence. This move represents Apple’s effort to balance cutting-edge AI performance with its strict privacy and efficiency standards, potentially reshaping the landscape of on-device artificial intelligence.

marsbit03/26 01:08

"Borrowing a Chicken to Lay Eggs"? Apple Secures Google Gemini License: Crafting the Strongest On-Device AI Through Model "Distillation"

marsbit03/26 01:08

A New Crypto Predator Emerges: Google Exposes ‘Ghostblade’

A new iOS malware called "Ghostblade," part of the DarkSword tool suite, has been exposed by Google Threat Intelligence. Designed to steal sensitive data from Apple devices, it targets cryptocurrency private keys, messages from iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram, as well as SIM details, location data, and media files. Ghostblade operates once, extracts information, and then deletes crash logs to avoid detection, leaving no persistent trace. This makes it particularly effective and hard to identify. The emergence of Ghostblade reflects a broader shift in cyberattacks toward individual crypto users rather than institutions. Although overall crypto hack losses dropped to around $50 million in February—down from $385 million the previous month—this decline is due to attackers shifting from code exploits to social engineering, phishing, and wallet poisoning schemes. The report underscores that high-value individual holders are increasingly targeted through deceptive websites and malware designed to operate quickly and discreetly.

bitcoinist03/21 20:02

A New Crypto Predator Emerges: Google Exposes ‘Ghostblade’

bitcoinist03/21 20:02

Google Uncovers iPhone Exploit Kit Targeting Crypto Wallets

Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a sophisticated iOS exploit kit, dubbed 'Coruna,' targeting iPhone users on iOS versions 13.0 to 17.2.1. The kit, which contains five complete exploit chains and approximately 23 exploits—including previously unknown ones—aims to steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases and sensitive financial data. First identified in February 2025, the kit has been linked to a suspected Russian espionage group targeting Ukrainians and later to fake Chinese crypto websites impersonating platforms like WEEX. When users visit these sites on vulnerable iOS devices, the kit deploys to harvest financial information, including seed phrases and credentials from apps like MetaMask and Uniswap. GTIG advises users to update to the latest iOS version or enable Lockdown Mode to mitigate such attacks.

TheNewsCrypto03/05 11:35

Google Uncovers iPhone Exploit Kit Targeting Crypto Wallets

TheNewsCrypto03/05 11:35

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