Posted 3/11/2024, 4:28:00 AM
Microsoft Patches Major Windows Exploit Months After Warning, Used by Hackers
- Researchers informed Microsoft of a major Windows exploit 6 months before it was patched
- The exploit allowed hackers to install rootkits and access the Windows kernel
- Microsoft didn't prioritize patching it because some components aren't meant to be secure boundaries
- The patch came after the Lazarus Group was found using the exploit
- The text also covers critical iOS vulnerabilities, NSA cloud security tips, and a program to train Jordanian women in cybersecurity