DHS impacted in hack of Microsoft SharePoint products, people familiar say
Briefly

The Department of Homeland Security experienced a cybersecurity breach involving Microsoft SharePoint, affecting at least five federal agencies. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency notified multiple federal entities about the potential compromise. Microsoft attributed some hacking activities to Chinese state-aligned groups. Several agencies including DHS, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services were affected. SharePoint is a crucial platform for government operations, often containing sensitive information, making it a target for hackers. Security patches have been provided for vulnerable SharePoint versions.
"U.S. government SharePoint environments often contain sensitive information on how agencies and their offices operate, making them prime targets for nation-state hackers and cybercriminals."
"Need a form? Go to SharePoint. Need to send an update on a task? Go to SharePoint. Need to get notes from meetings, or presentation slides? SharePoint."
Read at Nextgov.com
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