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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