Microsoft SharePoint Hackers Switch Gears to Spread Ransomware

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TechRepublic Security
14 hours ago
Microsoft SharePoint Hackers Switch Gears to Spread Ransomware

Overview

Recent attacks targeting Microsoft SharePoint have escalated, with threat actors now deploying ransomware on vulnerable systems, according to Microsoft. This surge in malicious activity follows the release of multiple SharePoint security patches in July. Anupdate published to Microsoft’s blogreads, in part: “Expanded analysis and threat intelligence from our continued monitoring of exploitation activity by Storm-2603 leading to the deployment of Warlock ransomware.” Detailing the attack At least...

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