State-backed hacking groups are exploiting a patched security flaw to target Microsoft Exchange email servers

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The vulnerability was patched by Microsoft last month

Researchers at cyber security firm Volexity say that they have detected multiple state-sponsored hacking groups exploiting a recently-patched security flaw to target Microsoft Exchange email server...

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