Lazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy Backdoor

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking collective, has been linked to a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign dubbed Operation Dream Job. This campaign leverages a recently patched Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820) to escalate privileges and deploy a new backdoor named Troy. The group targets defense and aerospace companies in France, Germany, Brazil, and India by impersonating recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn and offering fake job opportunities.