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Microsoft Emails That Warned Customers of Russian Hacks Criticized For Looking Like Spam And Phishing


Microsoft is under fire for its handling of customer notifications following a data breach by Russian state-sponsored hackers. The tech giant confirmed in March that the group known as Midnight Blizzard had accessed its systems, potentially compromising customer data. Cybersecurity experts, includin...

The tech giant confirmed in March that the group known as Midnight Blizzard had accessed its systems, potentially compromising customer data. Beaumont warned on social media that the company's emails may be mistaken for spam or phishing attempts due to their format and the use of unfamiliar links. Some recipients have reported confusion over the legitimacy of the notifications, with many seeking confirmation through support channels and account managers.

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