Microsoft Hack, Likely From China, Reportedly Hits 60,000 Users
Microsoft says a hacking group tied to China s government had exploited a vulnerability in its Exchange servers. A report says 60,000 users have been affected.
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The mail-server hack that Microsoft (
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Many of the affected users seem to be small or medium-sized businesses, according to Bloomberg News.
Over the weekend, the White House warned of an active hacking threat involving the Redmond, Wash., software giant s email servers. Microsoft said hackers used its mail servers to attack targets, with tens of thousands of U.S. organizations potentially affected.
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Authorities warn of widespread domestic and international exploitation of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities , so get updating that software now.
| Updated March 7, 2021
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