Security News > 2020 > October > Windows GravityRAT malware now also targets Android, macOS
GravityRAT, a malware strain known for checking the CPU temperature of Windows computers to detect virtual machines or sandboxes, is now multi-platform spyware as it can now also be used to infect Android and macOS devices.
While the malware authors previously focused their efforts on targeting Windows machines, a sample discovered by Kaspersky researchers last year shows that they are now adding macOS and Android support.
Online command-and-control server also used by two other malicious apps targeting the Windows and macOS platforms.
"Overall, more than 10 versions of GravityRAT were found, being distributed under the guise of legitimate applications, such as secure file sharing applications that would help protect users' devices from encrypting Trojans, or media players."
"Our investigation indicated that the actor behind GravityRAT is continuing to invest in its spying capacities," Kaspersky security expert Tatyana Shishkova said.
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