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Big-Name Targets Push Midnight Blizzard Hacking Spree Back Into the Limelight

Jan 31, 2024
Recent breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise by Russia's Midnight Blizzard hackers demonstrate the persistent threat posed by this notorious cyber-espionage group, linked to the Kremlin's SVR. The podcast explores the ongoing international espionage activities of Midnight Blizzard and their ability to exploit weaknesses in organizations' digital defenses.
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Quick takeaways

  • The recent breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise by the Russian cyber-espionage group, Midnight Blizzard, highlight the ongoing international espionage activities of the group and the need for organizations to strengthen their digital defenses.
  • The attacks on HP and Microsoft demonstrate the persistent threat posed by well-resourced nation-state actors like Midnight Blizzard, emphasizing the importance of continuous vigilance and security measures.

Deep dives

HP Enterprise Email Breach

Both HP and Microsoft recently disclosed corporate email breaches caused by Russia's midnight blizzard hackers. HP Enterprise revealed that the breach occurred in its cloud-based email environment in May 2023, with data accessed and exfiltrated from a small percentage of mailboxes. The breach was likely an extension of a previous incident discovered in June 2023, where midnight blizzard had also accessed and exfiltrated company SharePoint files. The attack reveals the ongoing international espionage activities of midnight blizzard and the importance of organizations strengthening their digital defenses.

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