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| Τίτλος: |
Microsoft Knew of SharePoint Security Flaw But Failed to Effectively Patch It, Timeline Shows. |
| Συγγραφείς: |
Pearson, James (AUTHOR) |
| Πηγή: |
Claims Journal. 7/23/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Θεματικοί όροι: |
*SharePoint (Computer software), *Computer security vulnerabilities, *Cybercriminals, *Malware, Cyber intelligence (Computer security), Microsoft software |
| Γεωγραφικοί όροι: |
China |
| Εταιρία/Οντότητα: |
Microsoft Corp. 081466849 MSFT |
| Περίληψη: |
The article discusses a critical security flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint server software that was not fully resolved by a recent patch, leading to a global cyber espionage operation targeting approximately 100 organizations. Initially identified at a hacking competition in May, the vulnerability, dubbed "ToolShell," was exploited by multiple hacking groups, including two allegedly linked to China. Despite Microsoft's efforts to address the issue, subsequent malicious activity indicated that the patches were ineffective, leaving thousands of servers potentially compromised, particularly in the U.S. and Germany. The article highlights ongoing concerns regarding cyberattacks attributed to state-linked operatives, with the Chinese government denying involvement. [Extracted from the article] |
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