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Security · Updated 22 Oct, 10:17 pm IST

Microsoft says China-aligned hackers used AI agents after ConnectWise breach

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Why it matters for readers: It highlights that AI is being used offensively in cyberattacks, changing how breaches can spread and be investigated.

  • Microsoft blames a China-aligned hacker for the breach at IT firm ConnectWise.1
  • The attackers used AI agents to move quickly and hack into thousands of ConnectWise customers.1
  • The campaign resulted in spying on thousands of companies after the ConnectWise compromise.1
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