Brazilian courts have delivered a massive blow to Microsoft. After a user’s Xbox account was compromised, a judge ruled that the tech giant failed its security duties.

Microsoft must now restore the account and pay damages for the distress caused. This landmark ruling sets a dangerous legal precedent, proving that digital service providers are finally being held accountable for security failures.

Microsoft must now restore the account and pay damages for the distress caused. This landmark ruling sets a dangerous legal precedent, proving that digital service providers are finally being held accountable for security failures.