ShadowPad Malware Exploits WSUS Vulnerability for System Access
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Attackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), identified as CVE-2025-59287, to deploy ShadowPad malware. This backdoor, associated with China-linked APT groups, allows for full system access. Microsoft issued an emergency patch on November 21, 2025, to address this security flaw.
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