US govt sends 'Microsoft message' to firms after hack hit its biggest company for days

2026-03-19 - 05:29

Following a cyberattack on a major US medical firm, the US government has issued a critical advisory. Companies are urged to bolster their Microsoft Intune security by adopting new best practices. Key recommendations include least privilege access, robust multi-factor authentication, and multi-admin approval for sensitive changes to prevent unauthorized access and defend against sophisticated cyber threats.