Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft to Steal US Agency Emails in Latest Cyber Attack

Russian state-backed hackers stole emails between US agencies and Microsoft by breaching Microsoft's systems.

The emails contained login info like usernames and passwords. No evidence yet hackers used stolen credentials to breach active federal systems.

Microsoft and US cyber officials scrambling to ensure no further damage from alleged Russian operatives.

Hackers tied to Russia's foreign intelligence service, same group behind 2020 SolarWinds breach.

Latest in series of cyber campaigns targeting US government agencies through Microsoft software.