Microsoft Faces Rising Threats from Chinese Hackers Exploiting SharePoint Vulnerabilities
TL;DR
Microsoft has linked recent SharePoint server attacks to Chinese state-affiliated hacking groups, with vulnerabilities exploited to access sensitive data. Microsoft released patches for affected SharePoint versions, as investigations continue into ongoing threats from these groups, including Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603.
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- Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups are behind SharePoint attacks The Verge
- Disrupting active exploitation of on-premises SharePoint vulnerabilities Microsoft
- SharePoint Hacks Turn Up Heat on Microsoft’s Cyber Overhaul (MSFT) Bloomberg
- Global hack on Microsoft product hits U.S., state agencies, researchers say The Washington Post
- Microsoft flaw ‘opens the door’ for hackers. It will be hard to close The Seattle Times
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