First you read emails from top executives: Russian hackers now steal Microsoft’s software code too

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Microsoft is not removing Russian hackers from its systems, who recently gained access to the emails of some of the company’s top executives. In recent weeks, attackers have accessed collections of software source code, among other things, Microsoft announced Friday.

The IT giant added that it cannot be ruled out that hackers will continue to gain unauthorized access in the future. It was stated that the attackers also tried to use the secrets contained in the e-mails stolen from the communication between the company and its customers for their own purposes. Microsoft warns those affected.

Microsoft said in January that hackers with ties to the Russian government had been able to read some emails from senior executives, cybersecurity and legal staff since November. The hackers also downloaded some documents in email attachments. At the time, it was said that there was no evidence that the attackers gained access to the software’s source code. The group has not yet provided any information about who is affected by the administration.

Hacker group devotes a lot of resources to the attack

According to Microsoft, hackers broke into the email system after cracking the password of an internal test account. According to Microsoft, a Russian group known as “Midnight Blizzard” and “Nobelium” is behind the hack.

Microsoft wrote in a blog post that the attackers were spending too many resources on the ongoing attack. In the statement made to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it was also stated that the company did not assume that the attack would have significant consequences on its financial situation. Microsoft has increased its investments in security and is working with investigative authorities. (SDA/month)

Source :Blick