Microsoft, Facebook and other tech giants join forces on cybersecurity

The article reports on the launch of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord—a coalition of 34 tech companies committing to four pillars: stronger defense, no offense, capacity building, and collective action. Citing recent high-profile malware outbreaks as context, the accord aims to improve collaboration, vulnerability disclosure, and defensive practices across industry, civil society, and researchers to better protect customers and critical infrastructure.