Tag: Lazarus

  • Lazarus hackers exploited Windows zero-day to target defence firms

    Lazarus hackers exploited Windows zero-day to target defence firms

    North Korean-linked Lazarus hackers exploited a Windows zero-day vulnerability to target defence, aerospace and aviation organisations in Europe and India. Microsoft patched the flaw in its August 2026 security updates after confirming that attackers had already used it in the wild. Lazarus used a Windows privilege-escalation flaw The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-68820, affects the Windows…

  • Lazarus Crypto Hack Exposes Ongoing Risks for Major Exchanges

    Lazarus Crypto Hack Exposes Ongoing Risks for Major Exchanges

    Growing scrutiny surrounds a major breach that investigators link to a new Lazarus crypto hack targeting the South Korean exchange Upbit. Security teams report that attackers stole large sums in digital assets during a rapid operation that raised fresh concerns about exchange security in 2025. Analysts warn that this incident reflects a broader pattern of…