Hackers Steal Data from Microsoft Employee Account

Hackers Steal Data from Microsoft Employee Account

Source: Bloomberg

Summary

Microsoft Corp. reported a data breach where hackers accessed an employee’s account and downloaded a limited number of files. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach.


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The announcement sounds ambitious.

Microsoft said the breach was limited, but didn’t specify what data was stolen. ShinyHunters took credit for the hack, because of course they did. Microsoft’s security measures were “robust”, except when they weren’t. The company is investigating, because that’s what companies do when they get hacked. Another day, another breach.


Author: Evan Null