US Nuclear Body Among Those Impacted By SharePoint Breech

Cybersecurity Threat Landscape - Cyberattacks target sign-in credentials, usernames, and passwords, potentially enabling hackers to access multiple systems [1] - A nuclear agency responsible for nuclear weapon development and disposal was hacked, raising concerns about national security [2] - While sensitive or classified information was reportedly not taken from the nuclear agency, the risk of hackers branching out remains a concern [3] - Thousands of servers globally, vulnerable due to a common Microsoft software (SharePoint) vulnerability, are at risk [5] Attribution and Response - Microsoft identified at least two Chinese state-backed hacking groups as being behind some of the attacks [5] - Microsoft rolled out patches to address the vulnerability, but security researchers suggest that patching alone is insufficient after a breach [7][8] Impact and Scope - The full scope of the breaches is still under investigation, and Microsoft has not disclosed the number of customers affected [6] - The attacks are not limited to the US, with a Dutch cyber company identifying the activity as international [4]