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A major security vulnerability in Microsoft's widely used Sharepoint server software has been exploited by hackers, causing chaos within businesses and government agencies.
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ABS-CBN on MSNRisk highlighted as Chinese hackers hit MicrosoftSoftware giant Microsoft is at the center of cybersecurity storm after China-linked hackers exploited flaws in SharePoint servers to target hundreds of organizations.
Federal cybersecurity officials have issued a warning to Microsoft users about a security flaw allowing hackers to access to certain SharePoint systems.
Multiple hacking groups—including state actors from China—have targeted a vulnerability in older, on-premises versions of the file-sharing tool after a flawed attempt to patch it.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is in a tight spot after hackers slipped into its SharePoint servers and hit about 400 agencies and firms worldwide. Eye Security first raised the alarm last week when it found victims in the US,
CISA gave agencies until the end of the day on Monday to mitigate a severe zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's widely used SharePoint software.
Vulnerabilities in the software have allowed hackers to access file systems and execute code, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned on Sunday.
If exploited, attackers can gain full access to SharePoint content and potentially pivot to Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. Learn how to protect your SharePoint server from compromise.
A critical vulnerability in on-premise SharePoint servers allowed state-backed hackers to breach governments and institutions worldwide. Experts are questioning why more hasn't been done or said.