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Microsoft’s Midnight Blizzard Breach: Customers Confused by Spammy-Looking Alerts
Microsoft’s breach notification emails look so much like phishing attempts that even cybersecurity experts are confused. Russian hackers, Midnight Blizzard, compromised Microsoft systems in March, but the company’s email alerts are being flagged as spam. It’s like sending a fire alarm wrapped in a prank…
Hot Take:
Apparently, Microsoft’s “special delivery” of breach notifications has left customers scratching their heads and checking their spam folders. Who knew notifying people could be this confusing? Maybe next time they should just send a singing telegram!
Key Points:
– Russian hackers known as Midnight Blizzard breached Microsoft systems to steal various data.
– Microsoft’s emails notifying affected customers are being criticized for looking like spam or phishing attempts.
– Notifications included links to unfamiliar domains, raising red flags for many recipients.
– Cybersecurity experts, including former Microsoft employee Kevin Beaumont, are warning organizations to scrutinize these emails.
– Many affected customers are confused and uncertain about the legitimacy of the notifications.
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