Microsoft president to Congress: ‘We accept responsibility' for cybersecurity failures

Microsoft acknowledges and takes responsibility for the issues highlighted in a critical report on its cybersecurity failures, according to the company’s president, Brad Smith. In his prepared testimony to the House Homeland Security Committee, Smith expresses regret and apologizes to those affected. The committee is holding a hearing to examine the impact of Microsoft’s cybersecurity shortcomings on homeland security. Over the past year, Microsoft has been targeted by hacking campaigns attributed to Chinese and Russian spies. Smith states that Microsoft has been making significant changes to its cybersecurity practices based on recommendations from a government-backed board.