Microsoft criticised for 'cascade of security failures' in Chinese hacking investigation
A US government review board said in a scathing report released on Tuesday that a "cascade of security failures" by Microsoft allowed Chinese-backed hackers to break into the email accounts of senior US officials. The Cyber Safety Review Board concluded that the online intrusion was "preventable" and that Microsoft's corporate culture "deprioritised enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management". It said that "Microsoft's security culture was inadequate and requires an overhaul" given the company's central role in the global technology ecosystem. European Commission ordered to b...