Security News > 2024 > July > Japanese space agency spotted zero-day attacks while cleaning up raid on M365

The Japanese Space Exploration Agency discovered it was under attack using zero-day exploits while working with Microsoft to probe a 2023 cyberattack on its systems.

Then there's the mention of zero-day attacks in the last sentence of a section about countermeasures like closer network monitoring and improve remote access security the agency adopted.

The 2023 breach did provide the attackers with some information hosted in JAXA's MS365 service, including personal information.

The space agency also dismissed potential impact on cooperation with domestic and international partners from the attack.

Because the attacker used multiple unknown strains of malware, it was difficult to detect the unauthorized access, explained JAXA. Initial entry to JAXA's internal servers and computers was likely gained by exploiting a VPN vulnerability.

The attacker then expanded its unauthorized access and compromised the space agency's user account information.

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