North Korean Hackers Deploy FudModule Rootkit via Chrome Zero-Day Exploit

North Korean threat actors exploited a recently patched security flaw in Google Chrome to deliver the FudModule rootkit, indicating the nation’s persistent efforts to exploit Windows zero-day vulnerabilities. The activity was detected by Microsoft and attributed to the North Korea-based threat actor, Citrine Sleet, which primarily targets financial institutions and cryptocurrency organizations. The attacks involve setting up fake cryptocurrency trading platforms to trick users into installing weaponized wallets or applications to steal digital assets.