Information Technology Authority: No signs of security breach linked to Microsoft 365 service outage
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The Director General of the Central Authority for Information Technology confirmed there is no security breach linked to the Microsoft 365 service outage, as services gradually recover.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
The Acting Director General of the Central Authority for Information Technology, Najwa Ibrahim, confirmed 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 have been 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 Authority for Information Technology is closely monitoring developments in real-time in coordination with officials at Microsoft.
Ibrahim emphasized the Authority’s commitment to monitoring technical outages that may affect electronic services and to keeping government entities informed of any updates regarding the outage and its resolution.
The Central Authority for Information Technology had previously announced on the X platform that some users might face difficulties accessing Microsoft 365 services, specifying that affected services include Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft Defender XDR.
The Authority noted in its announcement that Microsoft is working to resolve the issue and that users will be updated as soon as new information becomes available.
