"Microsoft's 6-Month Delay in Patching Actively Exploited Windows Kernel Vulnerability"

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Cybersecurity researchers informed Microsoft about a critical admin-to-kernel exploit in Windows last year, but the company took six months to patch it, allowing North Korean hackers to exploit the vulnerability. Apple released critical security updates for iOS and iPadOS, addressing several vulnerabilities, some of which are actively exploited. Additionally, the NSA and CISA shared tips on mitigating cloud security risks, and a new pilot program aims to provide cybersecurity training to Jordanian women.
- Microsoft waited 6 months to patch actively exploited admin-to-kernel vulnerability The Register
- Hackers exploited Windows 0-day for 6 months after Microsoft knew of it Ars Technica
- CISA ADDS MICROSOFT WINDOWS KERNEL BUG USED BY LAZARUS APT TO ITS KNOWN EXPLOITED VULNERABILITIES CATALOG Security Affairs
- Microsoft left a kernel-level, zero-day bug in Windows for six months before patching it TechSpot
- US warns of major new Windows vulnerability exploited by North Korean hackers | NK PRO NK PRO
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