Microsoft fixes 2 SharePoint zero-days under attack
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The U.S. agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint document management software, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Microsoft said it identified 2 groups as leveraging flaws in SharePoint software; China said it firmly opposes all forms of cyberattacks.
A new vulnerability dubbed ToolShell is being used to compromise on-premise instances of Microsoft SharePoint servers. Attacks have ranged from highly targeted to opportunistic based on the value of the company operating the server.
The hackers behind the initial wave of attacks exploiting a zero-day in Microsoft SharePoint servers have so far primarily targeted government organizations, according to researchers as well as news reports.
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