China has firmly rejected allegations linking it to recent cyberattacks targeting Microsoft's SharePoint servers, calling the claims "unsubstantiated smears." The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. stated Wednesday that Beijing opposes all forms of cybercrime and emphasized its role as a fellow victim of digital threats 🌐.
Microsoft had identified two groups—Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon—as "Chinese nation-state actors" exploiting vulnerabilities in SharePoint, a platform widely used for corporate collaboration. A third China-based group was also flagged 🚩.
"Cyberattacks know no borders," said embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu, urging cooperation over blame. He reiterated China's "consistent" crackdown on malicious online activities while criticizing accusations lacking "solid evidence."
While the attacks targeted on-premises SharePoint servers (not cloud-based services), Microsoft has rolled out security updates for affected versions. The company confirmed no data breaches occurred during the exploits 🔐.
As cybersecurity becomes a global battleground, this clash highlights growing tensions between tech giants and nation-state digital operations. Stay tuned for updates! ⚡
