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Windows AFD.sys Zero-Day Exploited by Lazarus Hackers to Gain SYSTEM Access


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2026-08-12 07:39:11
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Lazarus has expanded its long-running Operation Dream Job campaign by exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability that grants attackers SYSTEM-level access and helps neutralize endpoint visibility. This DPRK-linked threat actor is specifically targeting defense, aerospace, and aviation organizations worldwide, with recent activity impacting entities in Europe and India. Check Point Research identified the flaw as CVE-2026-68820, […]


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