A significant cybersecurity incident affected over 400 organizations due to vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint. The attack unfolded in multiple waves starting July 17, also impacting various government sectors. The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed its involvement, describing minimal impact thanks to robust cybersecurity measures. Microsoft addressed the vulnerabilities affecting SharePoint Enterprise Server versions through a security update, acknowledging active exploitation attempts. The attacks have targeted a range of sectors, including telecommunications and government, signaling a widespread risk.
More than 400 organizations have been compromised in the Microsoft SharePoint attack, which began with four waves of attacks starting July 17, causing concerns for government agencies and critical sectors.
The Department of Energy, including its National Nuclear Security Administration, reported minimal impact due to strong cybersecurity systems, with issues primarily confined to a small number of systems.
The vulnerabilities targeted SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2019, and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, prompting Microsoft to release fixed versions after confirming exploits.
The cybersecurity incidents involved a major Western government among the initial victims, highlighting the broad risk associated with these vulnerabilities and the ongoing nature of the attacks.
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