Microsoft issued an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in its SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some federal agencies.

The newly discovered flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint software has allowed hackers to target dozens of companies and organizations. Only a partial fix has been issued.

Hackers have been exploiting a vulnerability to attack SharePoint and connected Microsoft services in what will be a big problem for corporate Mac users this week.

Microsoft warned users that hackers used a security flaw in its server software to attack government agencies and businesses around the world. The federal government, along with those in Canada and Australia, has launched an investigation into the hack that targeted SharePoint servers, The Washington Post reported.

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