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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Microsoft Warns of Active Attacks on SharePoint Servers
Caption: Microsoft Warns of Active Attacks on SharePoint Servers. Microsoft has alerted businesses and government agencies to active attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in SharePoint servers. The attacks target on-premise SharePoint servers, while SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365 remains unaffected by the breach. Microsoft is working closely with CISA, the DOD Cyber Defense Command, and cybersecurity partners globally to address the issue. The attacks, known as "zero day" exploits, target a previously unknown flaw in SharePoint, leaving tens of thousands of servers at risk. In these attacks, spoofing is used, allowing unauthorized actors to impersonate trusted entities within networks, with potential impacts on financial and governmental sectors. Microsoft has issued security updates and urged users to apply them immediately to prevent further exploitation. If users can't implement recommended protections, Microsoft advises disconnecting servers from the internet until security updates are deployed. The vulnerability affects SharePoint versions 2016 and 2019, with updates under development to patch these versions. The FBI is aware of the attacks and is coordinating with relevant authorities, but specific details remain sparse. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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