Chinese-linked hackers compromise ConnectWise in global attack

· Cybersecurity · United States

Chinese-linked hackers compromised ConnectWise and targeted hundreds of organisations in a global attack, Microsoft said. The hackers used an open-source penetration testing framework called ARTEX to carry out the campaign. The disclosure adds to a series of cyber-espionage and ransomware incidents attributed to China-linked groups, and highlights the risk to managed service providers whose software reaches many downstream customers.

Why it matters：Attacks on managed service providers can cascade into many victims, making supply-chain cybersecurity a growing global concern.

Key points

  • Microsoft attributed the campaign to Chinese-linked hackers.
  • The ARTEX framework was used in the attack.
  • Hundreds of organisations were targeted.

Sources (original reporting)

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