North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks



News North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals used shortcut files to spread malware and steal data from targets around the world Shreyas Reddy March 19, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean computers using the Microsoft Windows operating system \| Image: NK News (Dec. 2017) North Korean cybercriminals have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to carry out sweeping espionage and data theft campaigns, according to an American-Japanese cybersecurity firm. Trend Micro’s Trend Zero Day Initiative disclosed in a report on Tuesday that 11 state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups from North Korea, Iran and Russia have been leveraging the zero-day vulnerability across a variety of campaigns dating back to 2017. North Korean cybercriminals have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to carry out sweeping espionage and data theft campaigns, according to an American-Japanese cybersecurity firm. Trend Micro’s Trend Zero Day Initiative disclosed in a report on Tuesday that 11 state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups from North Korea, Iran and Russia have been leveraging the zero-day vulnerability across a variety of campaigns dating back to 2017. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks

Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals used shortcut files to spread malware and steal data from targets around the world

Shreyas Reddy March 19, 2025

North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks

North Korean computers using the Microsoft Windows operating system | Image: NK News (Dec. 2017)

North Korean cybercriminals have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to carry out sweeping espionage and data theft campaigns, according to an American-Japanese cybersecurity firm.

Trend Micro’s Trend Zero Day Initiative disclosed in a report on Tuesday that 11 state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups from North Korea, Iran and Russia have been leveraging the zero-day vulnerability across a variety of campaigns dating back to 2017.

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