Security· August 17, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.
Millions of Corporate Records Allegedly Stolen from Microsoft Azure Environments
Key takeaways
- Cybercriminal claims to have stolen millions of employee records from Microsoft Azure environments
- Data allegedly contains more than names and work email addresses
- Tata Consultancy Services states that the information referenced appears to be more than four years old
A cybercriminal, known as TheHatman, has claimed to have stolen millions of employee records from the Microsoft Azure environments of major companies including McDonald's, Vodafone, Kyndryl, Tata Consultancy Services, and others. The alleged haul spans nine organizations and is being advertised for sale. Research published by Hudson Rock assessed the data as 'highly likely authentic', citing corporate email addresses and structures consistent with exports from Microsoft Azure directory services.
