#17: Microsoft Conclusion on SolarWinds Hack
Some cybersecurity experts came forward to question the conclusion and advice Microsoft offered regarding the internal impact of the massive SolarWinds hack. That attack, reportedly carried out by Russian hackeras, heavily impacted the federal government and cybersecurity industry.
Microsoft said none of its systems was used to attack others during the SolarWinds hack. Furthermore, there’s no evidence of access to its production services or customer data.
Brandon Hoffman, Netenrich‘s CISO, told Channel Futures that Microsoft’s conclusion came as a surprise and seems to conflict with other messages it has shared.
“As the incident response has continued, it seems they were finding more and more areas affected by the SolarWinds issue,” he said. “The fact that the investigation has concluded rather suddenly is an interesting move.”
Read more about what went into Microsoft’s statement and what others had to say about it.
