Microsoft has issued an alert about attacks on SharePoint server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and has recommended security updates that customers should apply forthwith. U.S. state officials and private researchers say hackers have compromised U.S. federal and state agencies, universities, energy companies and an Asian telecommunications company. Users are being urged to take the servers offline or make changes to the SharePoint programs to protect themselves. “Microsoft has provided security updates and encourages customers to install them,” a spokesperson said. “We’ve been coordinating closely with CISA, DOD Cyber Defense Command, and key cybersecurity partners around the world throughout our response.”
