Beware: Android Malware Stealing WhatsApp Backups and Chats

Android malware GravityRAT is spreading through a trojanized chat app called BingeChat, which steals data from victims' devices, including WhatsApp backup files. The spyware is spread through invite-based downloads and requests risky permissions upon installation, including access to contacts, location, phone, SMS, storage, call logs, camera, and microphone. GravityRAT's operators, SpaceCobra, use the spyware exclusively and in narrow targeting operations, with campaigns usually focused on India. All Android users should avoid downloading APKs from outside Google Play and be cautious with risky permission requests while installing any app.