Microsoft said Chinese-linked hackers compromised ConnectWise and targeted hundreds of victims in a global campaign. The hackers used ARTEX, an open-source penetration-testing framework, to carry out the campaign.
WHO:Microsoft
WHAT:Microsoft said Chinese-linked hackers compromised ConnectWise and targeted hundreds in a global campaign.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The hackers used ARTEX, an open-source penetration-testing framework, to carry out the campaign.
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