Microsoft Made 'Avoidable' Security Mistakes That Enabled Hack of US Officials' Emails, Government Review Finds

• Microsoft made multiple "avoidable errors" that allowed Chinese hackers to breach its network and access US officials' emails • The hack was "preventable" and happened due to inadequate security culture at Microsoft, per US Cyber Safety Review Board • Hackers got access to senior diplomats' and Secretary of Commerce's emails ahead of China trips • Microsoft has vowed to improve security practices and fix "legacy infrastructure" issues • The hack underscores need for better cybersecurity from companies like Microsoft that US government relies upon