Microsoft investigates Israeli military’s use of Azure cloud storage

Microsoft is investigating the use of its Azure cloud storage platform by Israel's military surveillance agency, Unit 8200. This follows concerns that the company's staff in Israel may have concealed key details about their work on sensitive military projects. The investigation was prompted by a Guardian investigation, which revealed that Unit 8200 has been using Azure to store a vast collection of intercepted Palestinian mobile phone calls. Senior Microsoft executives are now scrambling to assess what data Unit 8200 holds in Azure, as the company seeks to address the potential issues surrounding the use of its services for military surveillance purposes. The investigation highlights the complex ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology in sensitive military and security contexts, and the need for technology companies to carefully monitor and disclose the ways in which their products and services are being utilized.