"Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Systems, Steal Source Code in Ongoing Attacks"

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Microsoft reveals that Russian state-sponsored hackers, known as Nobelium or "Midnight Blizzard," have stolen some source code after spying on the email accounts of its senior leadership team. The attack, which began with a password spray attack last year, is described as ongoing, with the hackers attempting to use stolen information to gain unauthorized access to Microsoft's internal systems and potentially its customers. Microsoft is increasing security measures and actively investigating the attacks while also reaching out to affected customers to assist in mitigating measures.
- Microsoft says Russian hackers stole source code after spying on its executives The Verge
- Russian hackers breached key Microsoft systems CNN
- Russian spies keep hacking into Microsoft in ‘ongoing attack,’ company says TechCrunch
- Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers trying to breach its systems again Reuters
- Microsoft says Russian hackers breached its systems, accessed source code BleepingComputer
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