This Preinstalled Android Malware Can Hack Any App You Launch on a Device

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This Preinstalled Android Malware Can Hack Any App You Launch on a Device

Pcmag • February 17, 2026

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Be wary of cheap Android devices. Antivirus provider Kaspersky discovers a new backdoor called 'Keenadu,' which has been circulating as ...

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Keenadu Android Backdoor Infects Firmware via Google Play Apps The Keenadu Android backdoor has been identified as a sophisticated threat that infects device firmware during the build stage and spreads through apps on Google Play. This malware enables attackers to gain remote control of victims' devices, similar to the Triada Trojan, by hooking into the Zygote process, affecting all launched applications. Users of Android devices are particularly at risk from this vulnerability. 25 sources 52

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