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US Officials Alarmed by Unprecedented Chinese Telecom Hack

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

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Source: The New York Times

U.S. officials are growing increasingly concerned about a recent cyberattack attributed to Chinese hackers, which has exposed vulnerabilities in national security. The breach has raised alarms over the potential impact on sensitive data and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect against future threats.

"DHS Report Condemns Microsoft's Inadequate Cyber Practices in Response to China Hack"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post

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A scathing report by the Cyber Safety Review Board criticizes Microsoft for shoddy cybersecurity practices and lack of transparency, leading to a Chinese hack of top U.S. government officials' emails. The report details a "cascade" of avoidable errors and recommends sweeping changes to strengthen the security of the cloud computing industry. Microsoft's failure to correct inaccurate public statements about the breach and its inability to determine the attack's origins are highlighted. The report underscores the need for improved security practices by major cloud providers and recommends that Microsoft prioritize security over adding new features.