"Persistent Russian Hackers Target Microsoft with Stolen Secrets and Source Code"
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Russian state-backed hackers breached key Microsoft systems, gaining access to source code repositories and internal systems using information stolen from Microsoft’s corporate email systems. The hackers have a history of wide-ranging intelligence gathering campaigns in support of the Kremlin and were also behind the 2020 SolarWinds breach. US officials and private experts believe the hackers may be using the stolen information to enhance their ability to launch further attacks. Microsoft has found no evidence of compromise to its customer-facing systems.
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- Microsoft says Russian hackers trying to use stolen ‘secrets’ to breach systems The Hill
- Microsoft says a Russian hacking group is still trying to crack into its systems CNBC
- Microsoft says Russian hackers stole source code after spying on its executives The Verge
- State-Sponsored Russian Hackers Keep Attacking Microsoft Using Info Stolen Last Year Gizmodo
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