IT Ministry: No signs of security breach linked to Microsoft 365 service outage
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Najda Ibrahim confirmed there is no security breach linked to the Microsoft 365 outage, with services gradually recovering.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Acting Director General of the Central Agency for Information Technology, Najwa Ibrahim, confirmed on Friday that there are currently no indications of any malicious activity or security breach related to the outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, as announced by the company.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Ibrahim said that services are gradually recovering, with improved access to email and the processing of delayed messages, noting that some users may experience disruptions in the near future.
She clarified that delayed messages will not be lost, as the 48-hour email protection period remains in effect, adding that the Central Agency for Information Technology is closely monitoring developments in real time with officials at Microsoft.
Ibrahim emphasized the agency’s commitment to monitoring technical outages that could affect electronic services and to keep government entities informed of any updates regarding the outage and its resolution.
Earlier today, the Central Agency for Information Technology announced on the social media platform X that some users may face difficulties accessing Microsoft 365 services, specifying that affected services include Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft Defender XDR.
