Microsoft vows to overhaul security, tie executive pay to performance after string of breaches

'We are making security our top priority at Microsoft'

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Microsoft vows to overhaul security, ties executive pay to performance after string of breaches
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Microsoft vows to overhaul security, ties executive pay to performance after string of breaches

Microsoft is undergoing a major security overhaul following a series of high-profile breaches and harsh criticism for its handling of past incidents.

The company has pledged to make security its top priority, even if it comes at the expense of new features or legacy system support. "We are making security our top priority at Microsoft, above ...

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