Microsoft Discloses Ongoing Cybersecurity Incident Involving Nation-State Actor

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The threat actor has used the stolen information to gain unauthorized access to some of Microsoft's source code repositories and internal systems. Microsoft has increased its security investments and is coordinating with federal law enforcement. The company has not yet determined that the incident will materially impact its financial condition or results of operations. A blog post regarding the incident was published on March 8, 2024.

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