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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🚨 India Demands Return of Citizens Duped into Russian Army Roles

• 🔒 Russian Hackers Target Microsoft's Heart

📊 Market Snapshot

• DOW: 🔽 0.18% (38,722.69)

• S&P 500: 🔽 0.65% (5,123.69)

• NASDAQ: 🔽 1.16% (16,085.11)

• BTC: 🔼 0.15% (68,387.90)

• ETH: 🔼 1.13% (3,936.38)

_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 10:55pm EST yesterday.}

First Report

🚨 India Demands Return of Citizens Duped into Russian Army Roles

India has made an urgent appeal to Russia for the return of its nationals who were deceitfully recruited to serve in the Russian military. The situation came to light when the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, through spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, revealed that numerous Indian citizens had been misled by offers of high-paying jobs overseas, only to find themselves in combat roles in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. This alarming incident underscores a wider problem of human trafficking, with India's Central Bureau of Investigation identifying several networks that exploited the country's job crisis to lure young individuals into dangerous situations. As the Indian government navigates this complex diplomatic and humanitarian issue, it serves as a stark reminder of the perils of seeking employment abroad without due diligence.

TL;DR ⏳: India is working to recover citizens tricked into joining the Russian army, spotlighting the dangers of fraudulent job promises abroad.

Second Report

🔒 Russian Hackers Target Microsoft's Heart

Russian state-backed cyber operatives have successfully infiltrated Microsoft, achieving deeper access than initially reported. In a startling revelation, Microsoft announced the breach affected its core systems, including source code repositories. This breach, disclosed in January but only now fully understood, represents a significant threat given the value of source code in both commercial and espionage activities. The hackers, known for their ties to the Kremlin, have leveraged stolen data from Microsoft's emails to navigate its internal networks, raising concerns over potential subsequent attacks on other entities. 🛡️🇷🇺

TL;DR ⏳: Russian hackers have breached Microsoft's central systems, accessing vital source code.

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