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Microsoft recently came under fire from a digital security expert and a UN rapporteur for its “grossly irresponsible” security policies. The company has been accused of failing to protect users’ data and its products from malicious attacks, as well as of enabling governments to spy on their citizens.

This criticism follows the leak of personal data from multiple Microsoft customer databases, exposing hundreds of millions of users to potential fraud. Microsoft has admitted that its security practices failed to detect and respond to these data breaches in a timely manner.

The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Philip Alston, called out Microsoft for its failings. He argued that the company had not done enough to protect the privacy of its customers, enabling governments to spy on their citizens.

Alston also criticised Microsoft’s failure to properly vet government surveillance requests. He argued that the company had not taken adequate steps to ensure that the governments requesting data did not use it for malicious purposes. He urged the company to take stronger steps to protect the privacy and security of its customers.

Digital security expert Nicholas Weaver also criticised Microsoft for its “grossly irresponsible” security approach. He said that the company had failed to take basic steps to protect its customers’ data, such as proper encryption. He argued that by not taking these steps, Microsoft was risking the safety of its users’ information, as well as enabling governments to spy on citizens.

These comments have sparked debate, with some calling for greater scrutiny of Microsoft’s security practices and others arguing that the company’s security policies are far from perfect, but not necessarily “grossly irresponsible”.

Microsoft has responded to the criticism by promising to improve its security practices. The company has committed to hiring more security experts and increasing investments in security technology. It has also promised to review its government surveillance policies to ensure that its customers are protected from malicious surveillance requests.

It remains to be seen whether these measures will be adequate to address the concerns raised. However, it is clear that Microsoft needs to take stronger steps to ensure the security of its customers’ data.