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The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security invites Microsoft’s Brad Smith to a hearing to address security lapses involving U.S. officials’ emails. This follows a breach disclosed last summer linked to Chinese hackers.

Security breach hearing

The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security schedules a hearing with Microsoft’s top lawyer, Brad Smith, to discuss a significant security breach. This breach involved unauthorised access to U.S. government officials’ emails by Chinese hackers, disclosed last summer. The committee aims to assess Microsoft’s response to the incident and explore measures to prevent future breaches. This hearing reflects ongoing concerns over cybersecurity threats faced by government agencies and the role of private sector companies in safeguarding sensitive information.

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Microsoft’s security overhaul

Following a federal report criticising its cybersecurity practices, Microsoft announces a comprehensive overhaul of its security strategies. The changes, prompted by the breach of U.S. officials’ emails by Chinese hackers, focus on enhancing transparency, effectiveness, and speed in addressing security issues. Microsoft’s move includes a directive from CEO Satya Nadella to prioritise security and operational adjustments to tackle identified shortcomings. The initiative signifies Microsoft’s commitment to bolstering security measures and its responsiveness to national security concerns, aiming to restore trust among users and stakeholders.