Affected users should receive an email alerting them they were potentially part of the massive breach.

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The chilling effects on all parties that might have executive email communications with ANYONE at Microsoft are potentially affected.

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Apple has now begun following up with affected users by sending them logging software and asking them to fill in email questionnaires.

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