Our investigation of the security incident disclosed by Microsoft and CISA and attributed to Chinese threat actor Storm-0558, found that this incident seems to have a broader scope than originally assumed. Organizations using Microsoft and Azure services should take steps to assess potential impact.
Results of Major Technical Investigations for Storm-0558 Key Acquisition
Microsoft has announced changes to a system that was exploited by Chinese hackers over the last month that allowed them to access email accounts and spy on the inner workings of two dozen organizations, including government agencies, a lawmaker’s staff and even Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Gone in 60 seconds using a USB-A plug and brute force instead of a key
