Washington Post Email Hack: When Journalism Meets Cyber Espionage!
State-sponsored hackers took a deep dive into the Microsoft email accounts of Washington Post journalists. The cyberattack, suspected to be orchestrated by a foreign government, targeted reporters covering sensitive topics like China and national security. The Washington Post quickly reset passwords, ensuring no one could blame them for lacking in email hygiene.
Hot Take:
**_Well, it seems that state-sponsored hackers decided to play ‘Mission Impossible’ with the Washington Post’s email accounts. Somebody’s got a serious case of the Mondays if they’re hacking into email accounts to read about national security updates. What’s next? Hacking into my Netflix account to see if I’m finally going to finish that crime documentary series?_**
Key Points:
– State-sponsored hackers compromised the email accounts of Washington Post journalists.
– The attack targeted Microsoft email accounts, possibly by a foreign government.
– Journalists covering China and national security were among those targeted.
– The intrusion was discovered on June 13, with a memo sent on June 15.
– The Washington Post reset all employee passwords to mitigate further risks.