DHS impacted in hack of Microsoft SharePoint products, people familiar say

The Department of Homeland Security was affected by a broad intrusion into on-premises versions of Microsoft SharePoint, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency notified more than a dozen federal entities of the possible compromise, one person said. Another pegged the total to at least five agencies.

The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the matter is sensitive. Politico reported an estimate of four to five agencies on Tuesday.

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