Tally of Microsoft Victims Surges to 400
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A sweeping cyber-espionage campaign organization centered on vulnerable versions of Microsoft's server software has now claimed about 400 victims, according to researchers at Netherlands-based Eye Security.
Microsoft has pointed the finger at three Chinese nation-state actors. Here's what we know, plus how to guard against future attacks.
On Aug. 1, the Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer store or manage passwords, which could be a problem for a lot of users. Microsoft Authenticator has been one of the best password managers for years. You were able to save passwords, enable two-factor authentication and auto-fill.
Microsoft has issued an alert about “active attacks” on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately.
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About 400 organizations show signs of having been compromised following the discovery of a sweeping cyberespionage operation centered on Microsoft's server software, according to researchers at Netherlands-based Eye Security.
The attacks, discovered over the weekend, exploit a previously unknown vulnerability in the document-sharing software, prompting immediate action from both Microsoft and federal investigators. Newsweek reached out to Microsoft and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) via email for comment.
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