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Microsoft SharePoint Hackers Switch Gears to Spread Ransomware
Recent attacks targeting Microsoft SharePoint have escalated, with threat actors now deploying ransomware on vulnerable systems, according to Microsoft.

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Microsoft says some SharePoint server hackers now using ransomware
DHS and HHS among federal agencies hacked in Microsoft Sharepoint breach
Tally of Microsoft victims surges to 400 as hackers exploit SharePoint flaw
The number of companies and organizations compromised by a security vulnerability in Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint servers is increasing rapidly, with the tally of victims soaring more than sixfold in ...

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Chinese Hackers Are Exploiting Flaws in Widely Used Software, Microsoft Says
Microsoft says China-based hackers exploiting critical SharePoint vulnerabilities to deploy Warlock ransomware — three China-affiliated threat actors seen taking advantage
The SharePoint flaw has now hit over 400 companies including a US nuclear administration
The Eye Security researchers have cautioned that the number of companies hacked may still grow as there are ways to compromise servers that do not leave traces, and that other "opportunistic" hackers...

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Microsoft seemingly confirms Chinese hackers behind SharePoint server attacks
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Microsoft acknowledged SharePoint flaw but initial patch failed to stop hacks
Microsoft probing if Chinese hackers learned SharePoint flaws through alert, Bloomberg News reports
Microsoft is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
Hackers attack Microsoft SharePoint, targeting organizations like U.S nuclear security
Microsoft blamed two Chinese nation-state actors for exploiting recently discovered security flaws in SharePoint to infiltrate vulnerable organizations, like schools, state governments, and the U.S. government’s top nuclear security agency.
Microsoft fixes three SharePoint zero-day exploits used in series of cyberattacks - how to patch them
Microsoft has pointed the finger at three Chinese nation-state actors for exploiting the SharePoint vulnerabilities. Here's what we know about the security flaws and how to guard against future attacks.
Microsoft contains SharePoint security wildfire, but questions linger about on-premises software
Microsoft contained a major SharePoint security flaw, amid fresh questions about the future of its legacy on-premises software.
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The Microsoft SharePoint breach was massive. The response has been minimal
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.
Microsoft SharePoint attack now sees victim count rises to 400 organizations, including US nuclear agency
New estimates regarding the recently-exploited Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities now evaluate that as many as 400 organizations may have been targeted.
Microsoft grapples with another security breach: The latest on the SharePoint attacks
Microsoft confirms Chinese hackers exploited a SharePoint flaw; Patches now available. Cloud-based Microsoft 365 not affected.
U.S. nuclear and health agencies hit in Microsoft SharePoint breach
Victims of the recent global hacking campaign include the National Institutes of Health and the National Nuclear Security Administration, officials said.
Microsoft knew of SharePoint security flaw but failed to effectively patch it, timeline shows
A security patch Microsoft released this month failed to fully fix a critical flaw in the U.S. tech giant's SharePoint server software, opening the door to a sweeping global cyber espionage effort, a timeline reviewed by Reuters shows.
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SharePoint Attacks Should Lead Companies To ‘Rethink’ Risk Of On-Prem Vs. Cloud: Expert
While organizations may have a variety of reasons for sticking with on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers, widespread attacks targeting the servers are grounds to “re-do their risk calculus” and newly explore cloud-based options,
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