Chinese-linked hackers compromise ConnectWise, target hundreds in global attack, Microsoft says

A Chinese-linked hacking group used an AI-driven penetration testing tool to compromise IT services firm ConnectWise as part of a campaign that targeted hundreds of organizations globally, Microsoft said on Wednesday.

ConnectWise did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Microsoft’s conclusions, although a statement posted to the company’s website on October 16 said it was “investigating recent attempts of unauthorized access associated with the ConnectWise Cloud Backup environment.”