Microsoft has provided new details for responders to the Russian nation-state attack that compromised its systems earlier in January, and issued guidance for users on how to combat this threat. On January 12, 2024, Microsoft detected malicious activity on its network by “Midnight Blizzard” (aka Nobelium, APT29, Cozy Bear), a Russian state-sponsored group that specializes in espionage and intelligence gathering operations.

Source: Infosecurity