Chinese-linked hackers

Chinese-linked hackers are state-sponsored or affiliated groups that conduct cyberattacks on organizations and governments, often for espionage or data theft.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news for a recent, large-scale attack compromising the IT services firm ConnectWise and targeting research facilities in the US and Canada.

Latest on Chinese-linked hackers

• Chinese-linked hackers compromise ConnectWise, target hundreds in global attack, Microsoft says
• Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year: Google
• Chinese-linked hackers compromised IT services firm ConnectWise using an AI-driven penetration testing tool, Microsoft reported on Wednesday.

Connections

3 entities linked to Chinese-linked hackers across the news graph.