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A dangerous new Android backdoor has been found - Keenadu lurks in firmware, here's what we know

An Android phone being held in the hand.

  • Kaspersky found new Android devices come with Keenadu malware preinstalled
  • A firmware variant gives attackers full control over apps, data, and searches
  • 13,000+ infections detected; victims advised to replace compromised devices
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