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CISA gives federal agencies two weeks to patch Microsoft bug exploited in DPRK campaign

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12 August 2026

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

CISA has mandated federal agencies to patch a Microsoft Windows vulnerability exploited by North Korean Lazarus Group hackers as part of a campaign targeting defense and aerospace job applicants, requiring urgent updates by August 25 without any workaround.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must act fast to patch Windows systems or risk exposure to North Korean attackers using a kernel-level exploit. This bug forces a restart and has no workaround, closing a critical entry point for sophisticated espionage.

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1 source · 12 Aug 2026

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