Microsoft’s Source Code Breach: Midnight Blizzard Strikes Again!
Midnight Blizzard, the Kremlin-backed hacker group, infiltrated Microsoft’s source code repositories. Despite the breach, Microsoft claims no customer-facing systems were compromised, but the incident highlights the growing sophistication of nation-state cyber threats.
Hot Take:
Looks like Midnight Blizzard decided to give Microsoft a frosty reception! Who knew a cozy bear could cause so much chaos in the tech giant’s lair? If Microsoft were a fortress, Midnight Blizzard just played the Trojan bear trick to perfection.
Key Points:
- Midnight Blizzard (APT29 or Cozy Bear) breached Microsoft’s source code repositories and internal systems.
- Microsoft claims customer-facing systems remain uncompromised.
- Russian state-sponsored group used exfiltrated email information to gain unauthorized access.
- Security investments increased, but password spray attacks surged tenfold in February.
- Continued investigation, direct outreach to impacted customers, but specific secrets remain undisclosed.
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