Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Hit in Cyberattack Targeting Microsoft’s SharePoint
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a Department of Energy research facility, was the target of a cyberattack. The attack was part of a broader campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint software. The lab, which conducts research in particle physics, confirmed the incident but did not provide details on the extent of the damage or whether any sensitive information was compromised. The attack is the latest in a series of cybersecurity incidents affecting government and private organizations. Hackers have been targeting vulnerabilities in widely used software like Microsoft's products to gain unauthorized access to systems and data. The Fermi lab incident highlights the ongoing threat of cyber threats and the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and research facilities.
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