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Multiple brands of Android tablets shipped with built-in malware

  • Matt Horne--Android Authority
  • published date: 2026-02-17 18:18:12 UTC

Kaspersky researchers say Android tablets from some brands left the factory with hidden firmware backdoor malware already installed.

<ul><li>Researchers found a firmware-level Android backdoor called Keenadu preinstalled on certain tablets before sale.</li><li>The malware injects into Androids Zygote process, giving attackers broa… [+2765 chars]