The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned "multiple actors" are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems.

Hackers are exploiting a flaw in a commonly used Microsoft program to gain access to passwords, sensitive data and more.

Researchers first uncovered a sweeping cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft server software affecting at least 100 organisations.

Microsoft Corp.’s server software is under attack from unidentified hackers, with cybersecurity analysts warning of widespread security breaches across the globe.The Redmond, Washington-based software maker said it had released a new security patch for customers to apply to their SharePoint servers “to mitigate active attacks targeting on-premises servers,