Microsoft Faces Backlash: Senator Wyden Slams ‘Gross Cybersecurity Negligence’ Over Ransomware Attacks
Senator Ron Wyden wants the FTC to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity negligence” that allegedly allowed ransomware to target U.S. critical infrastructure. He compares Microsoft to an “arsonist selling firefighting services,” highlighting the irony in a company profiting from solving problems it arguably helped create.
Hot Take:
Oh, Microsoft, you’re like that friend who promises to bring snacks to the party but only shows up with a half-empty bag of chips. Senator Wyden thinks you’ve been playing with fire, and now he wants the FTC to hold you accountable for being the arsonist selling firefighting gear. Maybe it’s time to stop playing with matches and start paying attention to those pesky default settings.
Key Points:
– U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has called on the FTC to investigate Microsoft’s cybersecurity practices.
– A ransomware attack linked to Microsoft’s software impacted U.S. healthcare infrastructure.
– Microsoft has been criticized for outdated encryption protocols and weak password enforcement.
– The company plans to deprecate the insecure RC4 encryption but faces compatibility challenges.
– Senator Wyden likens Microsoft’s role in cybersecurity to a monopolistic fire hazard.