Microsoft SharePoint Servers Hit By Major Cyberattack, Experts Warn of Global Risk

Microsoft SharePoint servers were targeted in a major cyberattack that cybersecurity experts say could impact over 10,000 companies worldwide, according to a report by Bloomberg. The breach exploited a vulnerability that allowed hackers to access file systems and execute code, according to Microsoft and U.S. officials. Palo Alto Networks warned that the exploits are active and pose a serious threat. Google stated that the vulnerability enables persistent, unauthenticated access, posing a significant risk to affected organizations. Eye Security stated that the vulnerability allows hackers to steal keys, enabling them to impersonate users and maintain access through backdoors that survive patches, updates, and reboots. The Washington Post reported that the breach impacted U.S. federal and state agencies, universities, energy firms, and an Asian telecom company.