Cyberattack on Microsoft SharePoint Hits 400 Systems
A major security incident involving Microsoft's SharePoint platform has affected approximately 400 organizations worldwide, according to new findings by Dutch cybersecurity firm iSecurity.
The updated figure, four times higher than earlier estimates, was determined through digital scans of publicly exposed servers running outdated or unpatched versions of SharePoint.
The figure represents a significant jump from earlier estimates of around 100 affected entities and highlights the expanding scale of the breach. The company reached the revised estimate after analyzing digital forensics data from vulnerable SharePoint servers.
'This number is likely an undercount,' said Vaisha Bernard, Chief Exploitation Researcher at iSecurity. 'Not every attack leaves behind clear traces, so the real scope could be even wider.'
The attack followed Microsoft's failure to fully patch a critical vulnerability in SharePoint, its enterprise collaboration platform. The flaw allowed threat actors to infiltrate unprotected servers, prompting a wave of cyber intrusions.
Microsoft, along with Alphabet-owned Google, previously confirmed that Chinese state-linked hacking groups were among those exploiting the vulnerability. Beijing has denied any involvement.
iSecurity was one of the first organizations to flag the breach, which has since drawn attention from government agencies and private-sector security teams worldwide.
The escalating number of affected entities has sparked concerns over the speed and completeness of Microsoft's security response, as well as the broader vulnerabilities within enterprise cloud infrastructure.
'This kind of exposure shows how one unpatched vector can cascade into hundreds of breaches across critical systems,' Bernard added.
Microsoft has since issued updated guidance and urged administrators to immediately apply the latest security patches to all SharePoint environments.
read more
CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion
Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect
Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document
Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister
Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years
Business
Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Business
Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue
Business
Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday
Business
Wheat delivery season commences on April 15
News
Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters
Arts & Culture
"Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date
News
China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier
Videos & Features
Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall
Lifestyle
Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt
Arts & Culture
South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle
Business
Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs
Sports
Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
News
"Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence"
News
Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
See - Sada Elbalad
42 minutes ago
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt, Ukraine Deepen Agricultural Cooperation to Boost Grain, Oil Exports
Nada Mustafa On July 30, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mykola Nahornyi, held a meeting with the senior management of Egypt's National Agency for Strategic Procurement and Sustainable Development – Mostakbal Misr. During the substantive discussion, both sides reviewed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the context of increasing Ukrainian agricultural exports to Egypt — notably grain and sunflower oil. A set of specific steps was endorsed for implementation in the near future to achieve the shared ambitious goals. Egypt remains Ukraine's largest trading partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In the first half of 2025, bilateral trade reached USD 947.9 million, including USD 776.5 million in Ukrainian exports — primarily wheat (1.31 million tons), corn (1.06 million tons), and soybeans (0.36 million tons). Ukraine continues to play a vital role in ensuring global food security and reaffirms its commitment to supporting stable deliveries of high-quality agricultural products to the Egyptian market — both through private agribusinesses and in cooperation with governmental institutions, including Mostakbal Misr. The agreed measures aim not only to expand trade volumes, but also to provide the efficiency, timeliness, and transparency of logistical processes. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
See - Sada Elbalad
42 minutes ago
- See - Sada Elbalad
Turkish Amb. Announces New Collaboration with M&P Public Affairs to Boost Economic Opportunities
Nada Mustafa In a move aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and opening new channels for business growth, Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen announced a new step toward collaboration with M&P Public Affairs & Strategic Communications. The announcement followed a meeting between the ambassador and the President and CEO of M&P, a firm known for its continued service to several Turkish companies operating in Egypt. The Turkish ambassador highlighted that M&P has also played a key role in facilitating an investment by an Egyptian group in Türkiye. "To maximize our economic potential, opening new channels can provide additional opportunities for our countries and companies," the ambassador stated. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to pursue closer collaboration in the period ahead. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Al-Ahram Weekly
4 hours ago
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt disburses EGP 5 bln in overdue export subsidies to 2,000 companies - Economy
Egypt's Ministry of Finance will disburse EGP 5 billion on 7 August to 2,000 exporters, marking the first instalment of a new settlement mechanism to repay long-overdue export subsidy claims. The payments, which cover shipments made up to 30 June 2024, fall under the government's four-year plan to clear arrears through the Export Development Fund. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the move reflects 'our commitment to repaying all outstanding dues to exporters' and aims to inject liquidity to boost the global competitiveness of Egyptian products. The ministry will reopen applications from 17 August to 4 September, with a second payout scheduled for 18 September. Kouchouk noted that the current fiscal year includes the largest-ever allocation for export support, with EGP 45 billion earmarked. The government aims to reimburse dues within three months of receiving the necessary documents. 'The high turnout from exporters confirms their trust in this mechanism,' he said. Advisor to the Minister Nevin Mansour said payments will be processed through the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, and the Export Development Bank of Egypt, with transfers to other banks available at no cost via the Central Bank of Egypt. The new mechanism builds on earlier initiatives launched since 2019—including the Instant Cash Payment Initiative—which has delivered around EGP 70 billion to nearly 3,000 exporters. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
