Cybersecurity experts, along with Microsoft, issued urgent warnings about increased attacks on critical vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint servers. These systems, widely used by the federal government, have been targeted through sophisticated techniques like NTLM relay attacks and server-side request forgery. The accumulation of on-prem sensitive data, termed "data hoarding," leads to operational inefficiencies and security blind spots. Automated discovery tactics are essential for identifying and protecting these vulnerabilities, particularly amid the challenges of data retention and the risks posed by AI exposure.
The significant risks posed by unchecked data retention in federal agencies are compounded by cyberattacks targeting vulnerabilities in on-premises systems, exacerbated by inadequate security measures.
On-prem sensitive data environments, created by decades of data accumulation, obscure valuable information, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased vulnerability to adversaries.
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