Microsoft Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Security Failures and China Ties
Lawmakers question Microsoft President Brad Smith on cybersecurity lapses and the company's operations in China following major breaches.
- Microsoft admits responsibility for security failures that led to breaches by Chinese and Russian hackers.
- Congressional panel criticizes Microsoft's transparency and security culture.
- Smith outlines steps Microsoft is taking to improve cybersecurity, including tying executive bonuses to security performance.
- Lawmakers express concerns over Microsoft's significant presence in China and its implications for national security.
- The Cyber Safety Review Board's report highlights a series of preventable errors by Microsoft.