Microsoft hacks put shipping companies at risk

on December 23, 2020

by Martyn Wingrove

Two separate criminal players, suspected to be state-funded, have compromised SolarWinds Orion network monitoring platform in the past week, according to reports. At least one attack penetrated Microsoft’s cyber security, compromising its Azure cloud and Active Directory online tools.

There are risks to all clients of SolarWinds Orion, Microsoft Azure and Active Directory, said a Kent, UK-based IT and cyber security expert who wished to remain anonymous.

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Source: rivieramm.com

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