MalwareFeb 17, 2026
Divide and conquer: how the new Keenadu backdoor exposed links between major Android botnets
Kaspersky researchers discovered Keenadu, a sophisticated backdoor targeting Android tablets and system-level applications, which revealed previously unknown connections between major Android botnets. The malware operates at firmware and system levels, demonstrating advanced persistence capabilities across multiple Android attack ecosystems.
Summary
Kaspersky researchers discovered Keenadu, a sophisticated backdoor targeting Android tablets and system-level applications, which revealed previously unknown connections between major Android botnets. The malware operates at firmware and system levels, demonstrating advanced persistence capabilities across multiple Android attack ecosystems.
Indicators of Compromise
- malware — Keenadu