Hackers compromised Microsoft support to access email accounts

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Hackers used a Microsoft support agent's credentials to gain access to email account data for months.

Over the weekend, Microsoft confirmed that its email services suffered a breach, allowing hackers to view data associated with MSN, Hotmail, and Outlook email accounts.

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