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CERT-In flags critical flaws in Microsoft Teams, Office, Azure
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical security warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, including Teams, Office, SharePoint, and Azure services. The flaws could let attackers steal…
The Story in Brief
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical security warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, including Teams, Office, SharePoint, and Azure services. The flaws could let attackers steal data, escalate privileges, or run malicious code remotely.
CERT-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said the issues stem from weak authentication and authorisation controls. The agency has classified the vulnerabilities as critical and advised all users to install the latest Microsoft security patches immediately. Organisations are also told to check for unusual network activity.
The Indian Opinion
Some see this warning as a routine advisory, while others cry that Microsoft products are inherently unsafe. Neither extreme helps. CERT-In's alert follows responsible disclosure and is meant to prompt action, not panic. Indian businesses often delay patching; this advisory gives them a clear deadline. The real test will be the number of organisations that apply the updates by the end of this month.
Source: timesnownews.com
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