Microsoft Corp. warned of ‘active attacks’ on server software used for document sharing within organizations, with the Department of Homeland Security also issuing an alert on the exploitation of a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. The attacks allow unauthorized access to servers and full access to content, posing a cybersecurity threat.

The exploitation activity enables malicious actors to access SharePoint content, file systems, internal configurations, and execute code over the network. The Washington Post reported that unidentified actors targeted U.S. and international agencies and businesses by exploiting a flaw in the past few days.

In pre-market trading, Microsoft’s stock is at $509.58, showing a 0.09 percent decline on the Nasdaq. The cyberattack news has raised concerns about cybersecurity for government agencies and businesses, emphasizing the importance of addressing vulnerabilities promptly.

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