"Microsoft Continues Battle Against Russian State Hackers"

Microsoft is still grappling with Russian state hackers who breached the email accounts of senior company executives in November and have been attempting to breach customer networks using stolen access data. The hackers, known as Cozy Bear, are linked to Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service and have compromised source-code repositories and internal systems. Microsoft has disclosed that the hackers stole "secrets" from email communications, including cryptographic secrets, and is reaching out to affected customers to assist in mitigating measures. The ongoing attack raises concerns about the national security implications and the heavy reliance on Microsoft's software monoculture, with cybersecurity experts criticizing the company's handling of vulnerabilities and security practices.