Microsoft Notifies Clients of Russian Hackers Accessing Emails
The breach, attributed to the state-sponsored Midnight Blizzard group, has led to increased scrutiny of Microsoft's security measures.
- Microsoft is informing customers about Russian hackers accessing their emails through a breach in its systems.
- The hackers, identified as the Midnight Blizzard group, previously known for the SolarWinds attack, targeted Microsoft corporate email accounts.
- Microsoft is providing affected clients with details of the accessed data and sharing compromised emails.
- The US government has criticized Microsoft's security practices, calling for an overhaul following the breach.
- Microsoft has committed to improving its security measures amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny.