# ShareFile Storage Zone Controllers Ordered Shut Down Progress Software urges immediate action due to a security threat. - **Source:** [The Hacker News](https://brifing.si/source/f944ec2b-8180-47bc-94de-57085b5a6563) - **Published:** 2026-07-10 - **Topic:** [Software & Engineering](https://brifing.si/c/engineering) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/66dd6042-2f3f-4743-a7f8-7ca10dda9d55 ## Emergency Measure Due to Security Threat Progress Software has instructed ShareFile customers to shut down Storage Zone Controllers running on Windows servers. The company stated it took this step in response to an external security threat. Access to affected accounts has been temporarily disabled. ## Details of the Threat Remain Unclear Progress Software has not disclosed what the threat is or who is behind it. Customers were notified after the threat was identified. The complete shutdown of controllers indicates the severity of the threat. ## Role of Storage Zone Controllers Storage Zone Controllers allow companies to use their own storage while leveraging ShareFile's cloud for sharing and management. These controllers are typically located at the network edge and are accessible from the internet. ## Past Security Issues ShareFile has faced similar security issues in the past. In 2023, during Citrix's ownership, a vulnerability in the Storage Zone Controllers was exploited. Progress Software has experience dealing with such threats. ## Recommendations for Customers Customers are advised to take the affected controllers offline as per Progress Software's instructions and to check for updates. Preserving logs and initiating the incident response process are also crucial. ## Conclusion and Expectations Progress Software is working with external experts to resolve the threat. However, the nature of the threat and when it will be safe to bring the controllers back online remains uncertain. ## Sources covering this story - https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/urgent-progress-tells-sharefile.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._