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Microsoft patches Windows zero-day exploited by Lazarus Group

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Microsoft has issued a patch for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows that was actively exploited by the Lazarus Group. This vulnerability allowed for the deployment of malware, specifically a rootkit, by the notorious hacking collective. Users are urged to apply the patch immediately to protect their systems from further compromise. AI

RANK_REASON Patch release for a vulnerability exploited by a known threat actor.

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Microsoft patches Windows zero-day exploited by Lazarus Group

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Davey Winder, Senior Contributor ·

    Microsoft Windows 0-Day Attack Deploys Lazarus Rootkit—Patch Now

    Microsoft has released a patch for a Windows use-after-free zero-day vulnerability already being exploited to deploy malware used by the Lazarus hacking group.

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