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New Malware Targets Tablets, Compromises 13,700 Users Worldwide

2/18/2026

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Kaspersky has identified Keenadu, an Android backdoor malware embedded in the firmware of tablets, including Alldocube, affecting about 13,700 users, primarily in Russia, Japan, Germany, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
Keenadu injects into the Android Zygote process to control apps and data.
The malware can monitor browser activity.
It can install unauthorized apps and redirect web searches.
It is believed Keenadu was integrated during firmware build, indicating a supply chain compromise.

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Story summary

Kaspersky has identified Keenadu, an Android backdoor malware embedded in the firmware of tablets, including Alldocube, affecting about 13,700 users, primarily in Russia, Japan, Germany, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
Keenadu injects into the Android Zygote process to control apps and data.
The malware can monitor browser activity.
It can install unauthorized apps and redirect web searches.
It is believed Keenadu was integrated during firmware build, indicating a supply chain compromise.