Microsoft Under Fire: Dangerous Software Blamed for Hospital Cyberattack Disaster
Microsoft is accused of shipping “dangerous, insecure software” as US Senator Ron Wyden calls for an FTC investigation. He likens Microsoft to “an arsonist selling firefighting services,” blaming it for security failures that allegedly led to a massive hospital network hack. Will the FTC turn the heat up on Redmond?
Hot Take:
Well, Microsoft, it seems like you’re once again playing the villain in this cybersecurity drama. While you’re busy selling firefighting services, your software is allegedly setting the houses on fire. Maybe it’s time to stop playing with matches?
Key Points:
- Senator Wyden has accused Microsoft of shipping insecure software that aided a cyberattack on a major hospital network.
- The attack used a well-known vulnerability called “Kerberoasting,” which exploits weak default configurations in Microsoft’s software.
- Microsoft’s use of outdated encryption algorithms and lax password policies are under fire.
- Wyden wants the FTC to investigate and force Microsoft to adopt more secure defaults.
- This situation could prompt significant changes in how Washington handles software vendors responsible for critical services.
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