Microsoft alleges China-based cyber attackers accessed its email servers

Hong Kong: Microsoft on Tuesday said a sophisticated group of hackers linked to China has hacked into its popular email service that allowed them to gain access to computers.

In a blog post on Tuesday, the company said that four vulnerabilities in its software allowed hackers to access servers for Microsoft Exchange, “which enabled access to email accounts, and allowed installation of additional malware to facilitate long-term access to victim environments,” reported CNN.

The firm further said the online platform for Exchange was not affected in the cyberattack. Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT) is now urging users to download software patches, or fixes, for the four different vulnerabilities that were found.