Microsoft Alerts More Customers to Email Theft in Expanding Midnight Blizzard Hack - SecurityWeek
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Summary
Microsoft has expanded its notification pool regarding the Midnight Blizzard hack, a cyber-attack attributed to the Russian government. The company is alerting more customers about stolen emails involving their accounts, facilitated by a secure portal for reviewing compromised data. Earlier reports from Microsoft identified Midnight Blizzard, also known as Nobelium or Cozy Bear, as being engaged in an ongoing attack, leveraging stolen emails for further cyber intrusions. Social media posts from affected customers highlight the widening impact of the breach. These revelations come as part of Microsoft's commitment to transparency and proactive customer assistance.
