Chinese Hackers Exploiting SharePoint Zero-day
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A series of cyberattacks targeting Microsoft collaboration software, specifically SharePoint, have been linked to Chinese hackers and threat actors.
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DPA International on MSNMicrosoft says Chinese hackers behind SharePoint cyberattacksUS tech giant Microsoft has pointed the finger at China amid a wave of cyberattacks on firms and government agencies worldwide, announcing on Tuesday that it has identified three Chinese hacker groups responsible for the damage so far.
Microsoft has released security updates addressing the exploited vulnerabilities and urged all customers to apply patches without delay.
One of the hacked organizations reportedly includes the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country's stockpile of nuclear weapons. China-backed hackers have been observed carrying out the hacks targeting SharePoint servers.
Microsoft said it identified 2 groups as leveraging flaws in SharePoint software; China said it firmly opposes all forms of cyberattacks.