US Nuclear Agency Data Compromised in New Microsoft SharePoint Hack
A cyberattack on a US nuclear weapons agency has exposed sensitive information, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity. The breach, which targeted the agency’s Microsoft SharePoint system, raises serious concerns about the security of critical national infrastructure in the digital age. Hackers reportedly breached the National Nuclear Security Administration and other parts of the Department of Energy through the Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability. https://t.co/ocYSWgg4MW pic.twitter.com/jdsuDZb8Md — Eric Geller (@ericgeller) July 23, 2025 Breach Details and Immediate Impact The compromised agency is responsible for overseeing the country’s nuclear arsenal, making the breach a matter of national security interest. Hackers exploited vulnerabilities within the Microsoft SharePoint platform used internally for document management and collaboration. While the full extent of the data accessed remains undisclosed, initial reports in...