Summary
Chinese groups have hacked Microsoft SharePoint servers used by businesses, according to Microsoft. The company identified the cyber attackers as connected to China and responded by releasing security updates. Microsoft encouraged customers using these servers to install the updates for protection.
Key Facts
- Microsoft reported that Chinese groups hacked SharePoint servers used by businesses.
- The hacking groups are identified as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603.
- The attackers targeted on-premises SharePoint servers, not cloud-based services.
- Security updates have been released by Microsoft to counter the attack.
- Microsoft advised all affected server users to install the updates.
- Investigations into other possible attackers are still ongoing.
- Limited numbers of servers in the UK were also affected by this hacking.
- The attackers aimed to steal information and potentially gain long-term access to data.
