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Microsoft detects hackers exploiting Zimbra email server flaw

Microsoft has identified malicious actors exploiting a vulnerability in Zimbra's email server software. The attackers were observed probing the flaw for several weeks before it was officially disclosed and assigned a CVE identifier. This discovery highlights the ongoing threat of zero-day exploits and the challenges in securing widely used software. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between security researchers and attackers exploiting software vulnerabilities.

RANK_REASON Security researchers identified exploitation of a specific software vulnerability, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to software security and exploitation.

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Microsoft detects hackers exploiting Zimbra email server flaw

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Microsoft catches hackers exploiting Zimbra bug before disclosure

    Attackers were probing the mail server flaw weeks before it had a CVE to its name