Microsoft Faces Security Criticism After Exposing Employee Credentials

An unsecured Azure server was accessible to the public for a month, exposing sensitive data and raising concerns over the company's cybersecurity practices.

• Security researchers discovered an unprotected Microsoft Azure server that exposed internal passwords and credentials.
• The server, linked to Microsoft’s Bing search engine, was accessible without a password for an unknown duration but was secured after a month.
• The breach could potentially lead to further significant data leaks and compromise other Microsoft services.
• Microsoft has a history of security lapses, including previous incidents where internal and customer data were exposed.
• The company is currently undergoing a security overhaul in response to recent criticisms and breaches.

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