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From Cybersecurity Help – Windows shortcut exploit abused as zero-day in widespread APT campaigns

From Cybersecurity Help – Windows shortcut exploit abused as zero-day in widespread APT campaigns

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From Cybersecurity Help – Windows shortcut exploit abused as zero-day in widespread APT campaigns

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shaikh Saqib March 19, 2025

11 state-sponsored APT groups from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China have exploited this vulnerability for cyber espionage.

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Last updated on March 21, 2025

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