TECH - Same Russian State-Backed Hacking Group Strikes HPE After Targeting Microsoft | Benzinga
In a recent development, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) disclosed that its cloud-based email system was breached by a suspected nation-state actor.
What Happened: HPE revealed on Wednesday that its cloud-based email system was hacked by a suspected nation-state actor, MarketWatch reported. The actor is believed to be Midnight Blizzard, also known as Cozy Bear, a state-sponsored actor.
“The accessed data is limited to information contained in the users’ mailboxes. We continue to investigate and will make appropriate notifications as required,” an HPE spokesperson said
Why It Matters: The recent cyber-attack on HPE is a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by nation-state actors. This revelation comes in the wake of a similar breach at Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), where the same group accessed a ...