SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye, CrowdStrike defend actions in major hack - U.S. Senate hearing


FILE PHOTO: A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top executives at Texas-based software company SolarWinds Corp, Microsoft Corp and cybersecurity firms FireEye Inc and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc defended their conduct in breaches blamed on Russian hackers and sought to shift responsibility elsewhere in testimony to a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday.

One of the worst hacks yet discovered had an impact on all four. SolarWinds and Microsoft programs were used to attack others and the hack struck at about 100 U.S. companies and nine federal agencies.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Facebook 'supreme court' admits 'frustrations' in five years of work
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Studies: AI chatbots can influence voters
LG Elec says Microsoft and LG affiliates pursuing cooperation on data centres
Apple appoints Meta's Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes
AI's rise stirs excitement, sparks job worries
Australia's NEXTDC inks MoU with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure in Sydney, shares jump
SentinelOne forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates, CFO to step down
Hewlett Packard forecasts weak quarterly revenue, shares fall
Microsoft to lift productivity suite prices for businesses, governments

Others Also Read