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DPRK's Lazarus Group exploits Windows zero-day in backdoor campaign
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
North Korea's Lazarus Group exploited a newly patched Windows zero-day vulnerability to deploy advanced backdoors through fraudulent job offer campaigns targeting defense and aerospace sectors in Europe and India, using novel rootkits and cloud-based attack infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 12 Aug 2026 and 15 Aug 2026.
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Windows zero-day exploitation is increasing risk for companies in defense and aerospace sectors; you need to reassess patching urgency and vetting procedures immediately to avoid being next in Lazarus Group's crosshairs.
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3 sources · first reported 12 Aug 2026 · latest 15 Aug 2026
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