"Microsoft's Ongoing Battle Against Russian State-Backed Hackers"

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Microsoft revealed that Kremlin-backed hackers, known as Midnight Blizzard, have expanded their access since their January breach, targeting customers and compromising the company's source code and internal systems. The group gained initial access through a weak password and has since used stolen information in follow-on attacks, including password spraying. Microsoft is working to assist affected customers and has emphasized that there is no evidence the hackers gained access to customer-facing systems. Midnight Blizzard is a prolific APT group, and international partners have warned of its expanded activity targeting various sectors.
- Microsoft says Kremlin-backed hackers accessed its source and internal systems Ars Technica
- Russian hackers breached key Microsoft systems CNN
- Microsoft struggling to fight off Russian cyberspies NBC News
- Russian state-backed hackers breached Microsoft's core software systems, company says ABC News
- Microsoft says a Russian hacking group is still trying to crack into its systems CNBC
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