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Four Hacking Groups Utilize Same Exploit Kit Targeting Chromium and Windows

Researchers from Proofpoint have identified that at least four hacking groups are using an exploit kit named BlueMoon, which targets vulnerabilities in Chromium-based browsers and older Windows versions. The kit exploits three vulnerabilities, all of which were patched recently, and its rapid deployment may be linked to a patch gap in the Chromium supply chain and the use of AI for vulnerability detection.

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Researchers from Proofpoint have identified that at least four hacking groups are using an exploit kit named BlueMoon, which targets vulnerabilities in Chromium-based browsers and older Windows versions. The kit exploits three vulnerabilities, all of which were patched recently, and its rapid deployment may be linked to a patch gap in the Chromium supply chain and the use of AI for vulnerability detection.

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4 groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit

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Four Hacking Groups Utilize Same Exploit Kit Targeting Chromium and Windows