A recent cyberattack on The Washington Post has compromised email accounts of several journalists, particularly those focused on national security and economic policy. Discovered last Thursday, the breach is suspected to have foreign government origins, with indications that it specifically targeted reporters covering China. Executive Editor Matt Murray notified staff about a targeted intrusion and confirmed an internal investigation is underway. The full scope of the breach, including the number of affected accounts, remains uncertain. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities for major U.S. news outlets against foreign hacking attempts.
The breach, discovered Thursday, allegedly allowed access to reporters’ Microsoft email accounts, particularly targeting those covering national security and economic policy.
Matt Murray, Executive Editor of The Washington Post, detailed in a memo about a possible targeted unauthorized intrusion into the email system.
The Washington Post has launched an internal investigation, but the extent of the breach—such as the number of accessed accounts—remains unclear.
Historically, foreign hackers, especially from China, have targeted U.S. media, aiming to gain access to newsgathering systems and confidential sources.
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