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Who hacked Microsoft?

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Microsoft was hacked through its SharePoint servers, with experts suggesting the attack was likely carried out by a single hacker or group, possibly linked to a nation-state, though this is not confirmed.

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Microsoft server hack hit about 100 organizations, experts say

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  • A cyber espionage operation targeted Microsoft SharePoint servers.
  • About 100 organizations, mainly in the U.S. and Germany, were compromised. 7s
  • Microsoft issued security updates and urged customers to install them. 36s
  • Over 8,000 servers may have been compromised, including those of major firms and government entities. 1m 0s
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Microsoft server hack hit about 100 organizations, experts say
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Reuters
11 hours ago
Microsoft server hack hit about 100 organizations, experts say

A cybersecurity researcher said the spying appeared to be the work of a single hacker or set of hackers.

Hackers exploit security flaw of Microsoft SharePoint servers
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CBS News
12 hours ago
Hackers exploit security flaw of Microsoft SharePoint servers

Researchers say the hack is likely the work of a single bad actor, possibly a nation-state, with some suspicion of Chinese actors, but not confirmed.

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