Microsoft says Chinese-based group attempting to steal American data

Microsoft says Chinese-based group attempting to steal American data 5:51 PM EST Recommended Gmail, other Google services down, hackers got into U.S. Treasury Your email could allow hackers access to your personal information or potentially your business' info. Microsoft announced recently HAFNIUM, a group in China found to be state-sponsored, is attempting to access data from Americans. The group is reportedly looking to hack mostly specific industries such as law firms, higher education, defense contractors and even infectious disease researchers. If the hack is successful, HAFNIUM would get administrative access to servers. "These hackers are taking information from the Microsoft…