Beware: New Phishing Campaign Exploits SharePoint Servers
In recent weeks, Scotland has seen a rise in sophisticated phishing attacks exploiting SharePoint servers to deceive unsuspecting victims. Attackers are using legitimate SharePoint servers…
Microsoft’s recent Patch Tuesday update in April 2024 has addressed 150 vulnerabilities. Importantly, this included patches for two “zero-day” vulnerabilities that had been actively exploited by cybercriminals.
Zero-day vulnerabilities are security flaws in software that are unknown to the software vendor. Attackers exploit these weaknesses before a fix is available, making them highly dangerous.
These attacks were employed in targeted campaigns to install malware, such as remote access trojans (RATs) on victim’s systems.
The importance of applying security updates promptly cannot be overstated:
Security updates play a crucial role in protecting against cyber threats. By applying patches regularly and practicing good cyber security hygiene, you can greatly reduce your risk.