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Microsoft executive emails hacked by Russian intelligence group, company says

Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-19 20:15:50


Summary

Microsoft has detected a cyberattack carried out by the same Russian intelligence group responsible for the SolarWinds hack in 2020. The attack accessed some of Microsoft's top executives' email accounts, but the company does not believe it had a material effect. This incident comes after new U.S. requirements for disclosing cybersecurity incidents went into effect. Microsoft is working with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to gain more insights into the attack.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/19/microsoft-executive-emails-hacked-by-russian-intelligence-group-company-says.html


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