Subsequently, in January of 2024, Microsoft disclosed that Russian nation-state hackers broke into its systems and stole customer secrets that were contained in emails between Microsoft and the customers (https://msrc.microsoft.com/blog/2024/01/microsoft-actions-following-attack-by-nation-state-actor-midnight-blizzard/). Microsoft is the world's largest cybersecurity software provider by total sales, and one of the largest cybersecurity providers for the federal government, so it is in the public's interest to understand how the company responds to breaches that impact federal agency customers. Therefore, I am requesting the following records:- All digital and paper correspondence (such as electronic mail and paper mail) between the State Department and representatives or employees from Microsoft Corporation from June 1, 2023 to present. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Source: Washington Post March 15, 2024 01:45 UTC