Sunburst cyberattack shakes the United States
The full extent of this year s devastating cyberattack on the US is only now becoming clear. Other countries have also been affected, possibly including Germany. Here are the most important questions and answers.
The Sunburst cyberattack is one of the most sophisticated of its kind
A large-scale cyberattack, named Sunburst, has infiltrated parts of the US government, research institutions and private companies for months. On Thursday, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the Department of Energy, also confirmed that it had been the victim of a large hacking attack. The NNSA is responsible for US nuclear weapons.
Microsoft identifies more than 40 organizations targeted in massive cyber breach
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The fallout from a major hacking campaign, believed to be conducted by Russia, continues to grow. In a blog post, Microsoft said that it was one of the numerous organizations that were using malware-infected software from SolarWinds. The company said that its IT management software was infected with malware, which allowed hackers to gain access to the computer systems of over 18,000 organizations around the world, including several U.S. government agencies.
Microsoft said it removed the malware from its systems and has identified more than 40 customers using its Defender Anti-Virus software that were infected with the malware. The company said it expects the number of victims to grow as it continues to investigate the massive hack.
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Microsoft says it was hit by the SolarWinds cyberattack but has not found evidence its products or customer data were affected
Microsoft says it was hit by the SolarWinds cyberattack but has not found evidence its products or customer data were affected
Jeff Elder,Ashley StewartDec 18, 2020, 16:59 IST
Microsoft s CEO Satya NadellaTobias Schwarz/Getty Images
Microsoft on Thursday said it was hit by the sweeping
SolarWinds cybersecurity hack, but the company denied a Reuters report indicating its products and services may have been compromised.
Reuters reported that Microsoft s services may have been subverted by the attackers in a way that would make the tech titan s customers vulnerable. We believe the sources for the Reuters report are misinformed or misinterpreting their information, Microsoft said.
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