Microsoft Finds Bad Software in Its Code

微軟在自身代碼中發現惡意軟體


Introduction

Microsoft closed many code folders on GitHub. They found a bad program that steals passwords.

微軟關閉了 GitHub 上的許多代碼資料夾。他們發現了一個會盜取密碼的惡意程式。

Main Body

A group called TeamPCP made a bad program. This program steals passwords from cloud services. It starts when developers use AI tools to write code.

一個名為 TeamPCP 的組織製作了一個惡意程式。這個程式會從雲端服務盜取密碼。當開發者使用 AI 工具編寫代碼時,該程式就會啟動。

The bad people stole passwords from Microsoft workers. They used these passwords to put bad code into the system. Security tools did not see the problem because the code looked real.

歹徒從微軟員工處盜取了密碼。他們利用這些密碼將惡意代碼植入系統。由於代碼看起來很真實,安全工具並未發現問題。

This is the second time this happened in two months. Microsoft does not know why it happened again. Other companies like Red Hat also have this problem.

這是兩個月內第二次發生此類事件。微軟不清楚為何會再次發生。其他公司(如 Red Hat)也面臨同樣的問題。

Conclusion

Microsoft is still looking for answers. They told some customers about the problem.

微軟仍在尋找答案。他們已告知部分客戶關於此問題的情況。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ The "Doing" Words (Past Tense)

In this story, everything already happened. To talk about the past, we often add -ed to the end of the word.

Look at the change:

  • Close \rightarrow Closed*
  • Start \rightarrow Started*
  • Look \rightarrow Looked*

⚠️ The "Rule Breakers"

Some words are rebels. They do not use -ed. You must memorize these special changes:

  • Find \rightarrow Found
  • Steal \rightarrow Stole
  • Do \rightarrow Did

💡 Quick Pattern

[Person] + [Past Action] + [Thing]

  • Microsoft (Person/Company) \rightarrow closed (Action) \rightarrow folders (Thing).
  • TeamPCP (Person/Group) \rightarrow made (Action) \rightarrow a program (Thing).

Vocabulary Learning

folder (n.)
A place on a computer to keep files together
Example:I put my photos in a new folder.
steal (v.)
To take something that does not belong to you
Example:The thief tried to steal the bag.
password (n.)
A secret word or phrase to enter a computer system
Example:You must keep your password secret.
developer (n.)
A person who writes software or code for computers
Example:The developer is fixing the bug in the app.
security (n.)
Protection against danger or theft
Example:The building has high security with cameras.
customer (n.)
A person who buys a product or service
Example:The shop owner is helping a customer.
Practice A2 words in a crossword