A security patch Microsoft released this month failed to fully fix a critical flaw in the U.S. tech giant's SharePoint server software, opening the door to a sweeping global cyber espionage effort, a timeline reviewed by Reuters shows.

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If exploited, attackers can gain full access to SharePoint content and potentially pivot to Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. Learn how to protect your SharePoint server from compromise.