Microsoft is under intense scrutiny following whistleblower allegations that China-based engineers were allowed to support U.S. Department of Defense cyber systems through Microsoft’s Government Azure cloud platform. . According to former Navy service member Tom Schiller, Microsoft enabled access for these foreign engineers—some based in China—for more than a decade, potentially exposing classified Pentagon data. Conservative investigative journalist Laura Loomer amplified the claims, noting the practice allegedly began during the Obama administration and amounted to “full access to classified information out of the Pentagon.” . Microsoft has not denied the past arrangement but confirmed it has made changes. Chief Communications Officer Frank Shaw stated that the company has updated its policy to ensure China-based teams are no longer providing technical assistance on U.S. military cloud services. . This incident is especially significant given Microsoft’s deep involvement in U.S. defe...