tao Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The two were arrested in the United Kingdom on June 22 Two men were arrested on June 22 for hacking Microsoft following a major collaboration between the software company and law enforcement agencies like the FBI, EUROPOL, EMSOU (East Midlands Special Operations Unit), and the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU). While the names of the two suspects have not been revealed, British media reports the two suspects are from Lincolnshire and Bracknell and are believed to be part of an international group that managed to break into Microsoft’s network between January and March 2017. Police raided their homes and seized computers and evidence that could help with the investigation. One of the suspects is charged with gaining unauthorized access to a computer, while the other one was arrested for Computer Misuse Act offenses. No customer data at risk While very little is known about the hack itself, Microsoft explained in a statement that the hackers did not manage to access any customer data, pointing out that all systems were up and running following the attack. “Today's action by authorities in the UK represents an important step... Stronger internet security depends on the ability to identify and prosecute cybercriminals. This requires not only a strong technical capability, but the willingness to acknowledge issues publicly and refer them to law enforcement,” a Microsoft spokesperson was quoted as saying. “No company is immune from cybercrime. No customer data was accessed, and we're confident in the integrity of our software and systems. We have comprehensive measures in place to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks.” While the two were arrested in the United Kingdom, police officers said investigations are currently under way in several other countries, with more arrests likely in the coming feature as part of the same international gang that hacked Microsoft’s network. It remains to be seen if more details are provided on what information was accessed by hackers, as investigators are still trying to determine what parts of the networks the criminals have reached. < Here > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 7 hours ago, adi said: We have comprehensive measures in place to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks 7 hours ago, adi said: investigators are still trying to determine what parts of the networks the criminals have reached. The second statement makes the first statement patently false. They can prevent and detect, but they can't detect what parts of the network. What kind of detection is that? Oops, wait a minute, we are talking about Microsoft, that explains it all. The company, as I kindly remind people, who haven't been able to produce a secure version of windows in 35 years, can't produce a copy of Defender that doesn't introduce vulnerabilities, and can't even produce a patch that doesn't cause a BSOD more than occasionally. Ought to give the hackers a medal for proving that Microsoft can't even protect their own systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tao Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, straycat19 said: ... as I kindly remind people, who haven't been able to produce a secure version... As I not-so-kindly (rather rudely) remind here : There is no such thing as perfection. All systems, including humans, are inherently error-prone. Remember when there were only four: a man, woman, and two brothers. And the creator (big bang, if prefer this theory) couldn't make a system -- secure for how many years now? So why enjoy not the free gift -- life-time key -- it came with. need no search in forum insane or sane. Omar Khayyam: To wisely live your life, you don't need to know much Just remember two main rules for the beginning: You better starve, than eat whatever And better be alone, than with whoever. Dead yesterdays and unborn tomorrows, why fret about it, if today be sweet. To be free of belief and unbelief is my religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc71520 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 On 23/6/2017 at 3:00 PM, adi said: “No company is immune from cyber-crime..." Especially Micro$oft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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