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A warning has been issued to Microsoft users detailing a cybersecurity flaw that allowed hackers to access its SharePoint servers, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced.
The newly discovered flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint software has allowed hackers to target dozens of companies and organizations. Only a partial fix has been issued.
Microsoft said the company has been "coordinating closely with CISA, DOD Cyber Defense Command, and key cybersecurity partners around the world throughout our response."
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Unknown attackers exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint collaboration software, hitting targets around the world.
Microsoft Corp.’s server software is under attack from unidentified hackers, with cybersecurity analysts warning of widespread security breaches across the globe.The Redmond, Washington-based software maker said it had released a new security patch for customers to apply to their SharePoint servers “to mitigate active attacks targeting on-premises servers,
Microsoft said in a post on its website on Saturday that it was “aware of active attacks targeting on-premises SharePoint Server customers by exploiting vulnerabilities.” SharePoint is a Microsoft platform that allows customers to manage and share documents within their organizations.
Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the global Microsoft server hack and the company rushing out a patch to close up the opening hackers were using to exploit the vulnerability in Microsoft's SharePoint collaboration software.