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Microsoft sounds alarm on Russian hacking attempts

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Microsoft sounds alarm on Russian hacking attempts ahead of the midterm elections.

Russia’s hacking of the 2016 elections came as a surprise to many, including the tech industry itself, which was lacking in its initial response. But with the midterms less than three months away, tech giants are increasingly sounding the alarm about potential threats from Russian actors. Amna Nawaz speaks with Microsoft president Brad Smith about evidence of new efforts in 2018.

08/22/2018

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