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Russian spies keep hacking into Microsoft in 'ongoing attack,' company says

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Russian spies keep hacking into Microsoft in 'ongoing attack,' company says

Russian hackers known as Midnight Blizzard have targeted Microsoft's source code and internal systems, according to a recent blog post by the company. Microsoft stated that the hackers have gained unauthorized access by using information obtained from a previous cyberattack. The intrusion follows Microsoft's revelation in January that Russian government hackers had broken into the company's systems last November. Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear, is believed to be linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, SVR.

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Australian spies blame Russian for major cyberattack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Australian spies blame Russian for major cyberattack

According to the Economic Times, Australian intelligence agencies have identified Russian hackers as the culprits behind a major cyberattack. The attack targeted Australian government organizations, businesses, and individuals. The Australian government has not publicly named Russia as the responsible party, but officials have privately attributed the attack to the country. This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity concerns and tensions between nations in the digital world.

Microsoft says Russian hackers stole source code after spying on its executives

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft says Russian hackers stole source code after spying on its executives

Microsoft has disclosed that the Russian state-sponsored hacking group behind the SolarWinds attack has stolen some of its source code. The group, known as Nobelium or "Midnight Blizzard," initially gained access to Microsoft's systems through a password spray attack last year. While Microsoft has found no evidence of compromising customer-facing systems, it is warning that the hackers are attempting to use the stolen information to breach the software giant and potentially its customers. The attack comes after Microsoft announced plans to enhance its software security following previous cyberattacks on its systems.

Microsoft says Russian-state sponsored hackers have been able to access internal systems

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says Russian-state sponsored hackers have been able to access internal systems

Microsoft reported on Friday that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group called Midnight Blizzard has successfully infiltrated its source code repositories and internal systems. The breach was initially discovered by Microsoft in January but has escalated in February, with the hackers increasing the volume of their attack. The group is reportedly using various secrets they have obtained to target Microsoft's customers.

Microsoft says Russian hackers attacked it to find information about themselves

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Microsoft says Russian hackers attacked it to find information about themselves

Microsoft revealed that its security systems were breached by a Russian hacking group called Midnight Blizzard, the same group behind the SolarWinds cyberattack. The hackers accessed a small percentage of corporate email accounts, including those of senior leaders, legal and cybersecurity personnel. Microsoft stated that the attack was not due to any vulnerability in its products or services and that there is no evidence of the hackers gaining access to customer environments or source code.

Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers trying to breach its systems again

Reuters · 1y ago

Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers trying to breach its systems again

Microsoft has revealed that the Russian state-sponsored hacking group, Midnight Blizzard, attempted to breach its systems once again using stolen information from a previous attack. In January, Midnight Blizzard breached Microsoft's corporate email systems and stole emails and documents from staff accounts. Now, the hackers are using the exfiltrated data, including source code repositories and internal systems, to gain unauthorized access. Microsoft has been reaching out to affected customers to assist them in implementing mitigating measures. The company has not found evidence of compromise in its customer-facing systems.

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

Russian hackers managed to breach Microsoft's systems earlier this year, gaining access to staff inboxes and stealing emails from its customers. This incident highlights the extent of the breach and raises concerns about the security of Microsoft's software and systems against foreign threats. The hackers, believed to be linked to the Russian government, targeted cybersecurity researchers who were investigating the actions of a Russian hacking group. Microsoft is now notifying affected customers and sharing compromised emails as part of its ongoing investigation into the breach.

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been utilizing tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to enhance their hacking skills and deceive their targets, according to a report by Microsoft. The report states that hacking groups affiliated with Russian military intelligence, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the Chinese and North Korean governments have been using language models to refine their hacking campaigns. As a result, Microsoft has imposed a ban on state-backed hacking groups from using its AI products. Concerns about the misuse of AI technology for cyber espionage have been raised by cybersecurity officials in the West.

Microsoft says Kremlin-backed hackers accessed its source and internal systems

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Microsoft says Kremlin-backed hackers accessed its source and internal systems

Microsoft has revealed that the Russian hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, who breached the company's network in January, has expanded their access and increased their follow-on attacks. They have compromised Microsoft's source code and internal systems, as well as targeting customers. Microsoft has found evidence that the group has used the stolen information to gain unauthorized access to its network. Midnight Blizzard is considered one of the most prolific advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, being responsible for the SolarWinds supply-chain attack and targeting various sectors including aviation, education, law enforcement, and government organizations.

Ukrainian cells and Internet still out, 1 day after suspected Russian cyberattack

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Ukrainian cells and Internet still out, 1 day after suspected Russian cyberattack

Ukrainian civilians experienced widespread cellular phone and Internet outages for a second day following a cyberattack believed to be carried out by Kremlin-supported hackers. The attack targeted Kyivstar, the country's largest mobile phone and Internet provider. Two hacking groups with ties to the Russian government claimed responsibility for the attack, causing disruptions in various sectors including banking, power, and air alert systems. Kyivstar's digital infrastructure suffered critical damage, and the restoration process is ongoing. Hackers gained access by infiltrating an internal employee account. One of the groups involved has been linked to the notorious Sandworm hacking group.

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

A report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has found that Microsoft's failure to prioritize enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management contributed to Chinese hackers breaching US government emails through its Microsoft Exchange Online software. The incident affected over 500 people, including US government employees working on national security. The report calls for an overhaul of Microsoft's security culture, highlighting the need to prevent such intrusions. This comes as Microsoft faces ongoing attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers, with the same group behind the SolarWinds attack spying on executive email inboxes and accessing the company's source code repositories and internal systems.

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