HHS, Dept. of Homeland Security Among Agencies Hit by Microsoft SharePoint Attack
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A recent cybersecurity breach involving multiple U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services, has been linked to vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint platform and attributed to Chinese nation-state actors. The attack, which included ransomware deployment, disrupted operations at key agencies like the National Institutes of Health, underscoring the potential risks to sensitive biomedical research. In response, the White House and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are actively addressing the breach by coordinating efforts to patch vulnerabilities and enhance protective measures. This incident highlights the urgent need for healthcare technology professionals to prioritize cybersecurity in safeguarding critical health information and infrastructure.
