Keenadu: Android malware that comes preinstalled and can’t be removed by users

A recent wave of cybersecurity threats has underscored the growing risk of malware and hacking incidents worldwide. From Android devices to transportation systems and financial institutions, the attacks have left users and organizations scrambling to respond.

One of the most alarming incidents involves a new Android malware dubbed Keenadu, which can come preinstalled on devices and cannot be removed by users. According to security researchers at Kaspersky, the malware has already affected over 13,000 devices across multiple countries, compromising users' personal data and putting enterprise-wide security at risk.

In another incident, a cyberattack on the German railway system, Deutsche Bahn, disrupted its information and booking systems, leaving passengers stranded. The attack, which was attributed to a cyberattack, highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats.

Meanwhile, in Singapore, the country's four major telcos successfully fended off a zero-day attack attributed to Chinese hackers, thanks to a tight relationship between the government and private industry. The effective response underscored the importance of collaboration in combating cyber threats.

In the financial sector, a recent report by CredShields highlighted the growing risk of smart contract security breaches, with governance and access failures driving on-chain risk. The report, which analyzed 2025 smart contract incidents, found that protocol compromise frequently stemmed from flawed design assumptions and insufficient governance modeling.

As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, experts are emphasizing the need for discipline and financial efficiency in cybersecurity leadership. According to one cybersecurity expert, the traditional approach to cybersecurity spending is no longer effective, and a more disciplined approach is needed to reduce expenses and capture efficiencies.

In this new landscape, cybersecurity leaders must prioritize risk assessment, build business cases, and create efficiencies to self-fund new initiatives. By doing so, they can stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape and protect their organizations from the growing risk of cyber attacks.

Sources:

• Kaspersky: Keenadu: Android malware that comes preinstalled and can’t be removed by users
• Deutsche Bahn: Cyberangriff auf Bahn stört Auskunftssysteme
• CredShields: CredShields Leads OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2026 as Governance and Access Failures Drive Onchain Risk
• Singapore Government: Singapore & Its 4 Major Telcos Fend Off Chinese Hackers