Security · 1h ago
Microsoft deletes hacked OneDrive, losing 25 years of user data
A OneDrive user lost 25 years of photos and games after Microsoft deleted his hacked account. The user claims the deletion was irreversible and that he relied on Microsoft to keep his data safe. The incident raises questions about cloud storage providers' responsibility for data recovery after security breaches.
Meridian48 take
While Microsoft's security response may have been automated, the lack of a recovery option for a long-term paying customer highlights a gap in cloud service accountability.
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Microsoft deletes man’s hacked OneDrive with 25 years of photos and games — as 'irreversible' action prompts him to bemoan ‘I relied on Microsoft to keep that safe’ →
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