Ministry of Information: No Signs of Breach Linked to Microsoft Service Outage
Najwa Ibrahim denied any signs of a security breach linked to the outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, confirming that services are gradually recovering.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Najah Ibrahim, the Acting Director General of the Central Authority for Information Technology (CAIT), confirmed on Friday that there are currently no indications of malicious activity or a security breach related to the outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, as reported by the company. In a statement to KUNA, Ibrahim said that services have been gradually recovering, with improved access to email and processing of delayed messages, though some users may experience disruptions in the coming period. She clarified that delayed messages will not be lost as long as the 48-hour email retention period is maintained. CAIT is closely monitoring developments in real time with officials at Microsoft. The authority emphasized its commitment to tracking technical failures that could impact electronic services and to keeping government entities informed of any updates regarding the outage and its resolution. Earlier today, CAIT announced on the social media platform X that some users were experiencing difficulties accessing Microsoft 365 services, specifying that affected services included Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft Defender XDR. The authority noted that Microsoft is working to resolve the issue and that users will be updated as soon as new information becomes available.
