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Hacker claims 3.6 million Azure account records stolen from major companies
August 17, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM
A threat actor is selling employee databases allegedly stolen from the Microsoft Azure infrastructure of multiple Fortune 500 companies after gaining access using compromised credentials.
Key Takeaways
- A threat actor claims to have stolen 3.6 million Azure account records from Fortune 500 companies.
- The data was allegedly obtained using compromised credentials rather than exploiting Azure vulnerabilities.
- Employee databases are being sold on cybercrime forums, prompting enterprise security concerns.