Microsoft Hack Highlights Need To Prioritize Cybersecurity

A global cybersecurity hack centering around Microsoft, which occurred earlier this week, is bringing issues of digital security to the forefront once again. As we have written about before, recent disruption has left digital ecosystems rife for cyberattack. With more people working from home, and not the office, and many companies facing a strain on resources for services and teams, hackers have become emboldened to orchestrate more and newer kinds of attacks. Though in already confusing times it can be difficult, this news underwrites the need to make security a priority for all brands. 

In the case of the recent Microsoft hack, it appears at least 60,000 people may have been impacted globally. A recent software patch, released last week in order to help smooth email operations in Outlook, created an unfortunate entry point for hackers that allowed them to access compromised servers and leaving serious vulnerabilities. Network operators that may have been affected are urged to take additional steps to confirm if they have been affected or targeted. 

Our recent guide, How to Protect Your Website during COVID-19 Security Threats, discusses in more detail how hackers are taking advantage of the pandemic to threaten businesses in all industries. We also outline steps brands can take to protect themselves. Because we’ve been helping businesses manage against these threats for years, we’re ready to protect our clients during the surge of cybersecurity attacks occurring at this time. Download your copy here. 

If you want to discuss this latest hack, or need help sharpening your cybersecurity resources as disruption continues to affect the business landscape, please get in touch today.  

For Further Reading. 

• “Why the Cybercrime of the Century Is a Wake-Up Call for Businesses,” by David Corchado, January 13, 2021. 
• “Why Security Is the Bedrock of Connected Content,” by David Corchado, August 5, 2020. 
• “Microsoft/TikTok News Casts Spotlight on Privacy and Security,” by David Corchado, August 4, 2020. 
• “Massive Twitter Hack Underscores Need for Security,” by David Corchado, July 16, 2020. 
• “Protect Yourself against Cyberattacks during the COVID-19 Crisis,” by David Corchado, April 1, 2020.