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Windows 0-day was exploited by North Korea to install advanced rootkit
FudModule rootkit burrows deep into Windows, where it can bypass key security defenses.
A Windows zero-day vulnerability recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government so they could install custom malware that’s exceptionally stealthy and advanced, researchers reported Monday. “The vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass normal security restrictions and access sensitive system areas that most users and administrators can't reach,” Gen researchers reported. Earlier this year, researchers from security firm Avast spotted a newer FudModule variant that bypassed key Windows defenses such as Endpoint Detection and Response, and Protected Process Light.
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