White House urges businesses to update Microsoft software immediately over hacking fears
The latest software updates to Microsoft Exchange Server are 'critical'
14 April 2021 • 12:50am
The White House has warned companies that are using a Microsoft database to update their software immediately, after the technology giant warned of new vulnerabilities that could leave businesses open to hackers.
The flaws, found in Microsoft Exchange Server versions 2013, 2016 and 2019, could be used by an attacker to gain access, snoop on a victim and potentially steal data without raising attention, Microsoft said on Tuesday.
It added that the vulnerabilities are different from those disclosed by Microsoft in the same software in March, and require a completely new software update.