Washington Post Cyberattack Targets Microsoft Accounts

The Washington Post is investigating a cyberattack, discovered on June 12, that compromised the Microsoft email accounts of several journalists covering national security, economic policy, and China. Initial reports suggest possible involvement by a foreign government. As a precaution, the Post reset all employee passwords, and the breach appears limited to a small number of accounts, with no impact on customer data or other systems. Executive Editor Matt Murray notified staff and the affected journalists, noting the incident's limited scope. The attack resembles the 2022 News Corp breach, which also targeted journalists reporting on China. No further details about the perpetrators or technical aspects of the intrusion have been disclosed as the investigation continues.