OR National Nuclear Security Service the US was among the organizations accepted cyberattack through document management software SharePoint Microsoft, reveals Bloomberg.
Microsoft warned that hackers who funded by the Chinese government are among those who exploited security gaps In her SharePoint software to invade institutions and services around the world.
In a statement, Microsoft named three groups behind the attacks: their Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon and Storm-2603.
While Microsoft has repaired gaps in its software in recent days, cyber security researchers already have detect violations to more than 100 servers they represent 60 victims so farincluding energy organizations, consultants and universities companies.
Hackers have also exploited the software to enter the government systems From Europe to the Middle East, according to Bloomberg.
SharePoint security gaps have been used in cyberattacks at least from the July 7According to Adam Meyers, Vice President of Crowdstrike Holdings Inc.
A source with knowledge of the subject, however violated sensitive or graduated information by the National Nuclear Security Service.
This service is part of ministry of action and is responsible for the Production and disassembly of nuclear weapons. Other parts of the ministry were also violated, according to Bloomberg.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Energy said the SharePoint exploitation began to affect the Service on July 18but was restricted as they use the Microsoft Cloud.
A similar attack, among other things, was attacked by the US Department of Education, while hackers attempted to violate servers in countries such as Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, stealing, among other things.
In its announcement, the Chinese Embassy in Washington rejects the categories saying that China condemns all forms cyberattack and cybercrime.
“We hope that the competent authorities will adopt a professional and responsible stance on cyberspace, based on their conclusions on sufficient evidence rather than unfounded speculation and accusations.”notes.
Source :Skai
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