Suspected Russian cyberattack on government agencies growing in scale: Report

Microsoft has warned that US and seven or countries have come under a suspected Russian cyberattack that has alrey affected a majority of people in United States. According to Guardian, Microsoft has identified as many as 40 customers who were "targeted more precisely and compromised" after hackers gained access earlier this year. se customers included individuals, NGOs, government ncies from countries including UK, Cana, Mexico, UAE, Israel, Belgium, and Spain.  

While 80 percent of those targeted customers lived in US, cyberattack posed a great risk to government and private networks in affected nations, American authorities warned. As of w, government-related organisation has been targeted in UK, with number of affected individuals remaining minimal. However, a robust investigation into matter is ongoing.

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How did attack begin?

Experts are reported to have stated that hacking attempts were initially me in March when an updated IT network manment tool called Orion was compromised. As per reports, thousands of people across American territory installed this compromised tool, many of whom worked in important US federal ncies. Out of se, 40 were chosen for furr exploitation including US Treasury and Department of Commerce, where emails are thought to have been re, and National Telecommunications and Information ministration.

Many experts have warned of possibility of important state secrets being accessed by hackers. Given that, US National Nuclear Security ministration, which maintains US nuclear weapons stockpile, recently confirmed that its networks have been accessed. An investigation into matter is on and FBI is expected to hold a classified briefing on expansion of attack for members of US congress later this week.

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