Microsoft's top counsel, Brad Smith, is being summoned by a House committee to testify at a hearing later this month over software vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to access the email accounts of United States government officials.

Microsoft seems to be a prime target for hackers as it sells subscriptions to email software that is used by both businesses and governments.

House Committee Hearing Set on May 22

The planned hearing before the House Committee on Homeland Security is scheduled on 10:00 AM ET on May 22 in Washington. Its purpose is to discuss Microsoft's response to last year's hack that compromised high-profile figures.

Microsoft revealed last year that Chinese hackers had gained access to the email accounts of US government officials. These include US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, Republican Nebraskan Rep. Don Bacon, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

The Microsoft spokesman responded by telling CNBC that the company is eager to discuss the details of when and how to provide Congress information that is critical to the nation's security.

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US Government Blaming Microsoft

Last month, the federal government issued a scathing assessment that blasted Microsoft for security flaws that allowed Chinese hackers to access the email accounts of high-ranking US officials.

Considering Microsoft's critical position in bolstering national security, the economy, and public health, the analysis recommends a major shakeup to the company's security culture.

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