Microsoft Warns About Hackers Using SharePoint Flaws to Spread Dangerous Ransomware

Microsoft has discovered that some hackers from China are taking advantage of serious security problems in SharePoint. SharePoint is a popular tool that many businesses use to share documents and work together online.

These hackers are using the weaknesses in SharePoint to install harmful software known as ransomware. This type of software can lock important files and demand money before you can use them again. Microsoft named one of these hacker groups Storm 2603. The company says there are three groups based in China who are carrying out these attacks.

Microsoft advises everyone who uses SharePoint to update their software and use strong security settings. This is the best way to help protect your data from these kinds of threats.

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