National Security Breach: Microsoft's SharePoint Hack Exposed
The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration was breached due to a hack of Microsoft's SharePoint software. Although no sensitive or classified data is reported to be compromised, the agency is crucial for maintaining the nation's nuclear weaponry. Neither Microsoft nor U.S. agencies have commented on the breach.
The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration has been involved in a breach targeting Microsoft's SharePoint document management software, as reported by Bloomberg News on Tuesday. The breach did not compromise any sensitive or classified information, according to a source with insider knowledge.
The National Nuclear Security Administration plays a vital role in maintaining and designing the country's nuclear arsenal. Despite the significance of this breach, no sensitive data appears to have been leaked.
Reuters was unable to independently verify the report and attempts to get comments from the U.S. Energy Department, U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Microsoft were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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