"Microsoft's Internal Password Exposure: A Security Blunder Uncovered"

Microsoft left an Azure-hosted server containing sensitive data linked to its Bing search engine open to the internet without password protection, potentially exposing passwords, keys, and credentials of its employees. The exposed credentials could have led to significant data leaks and compromised services. The company was notified about the vulnerability on February 6th and locked it down by March 5th. This incident adds to a series of cybersecurity mishaps for Microsoft, prompting the company to overhaul its security practices.