Microsoft: China-Linked Hackers Breach ConnectWise Using AI Pentesting Tool ARTEX
10/22/2026 — 10/22, 17:19·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- Microsoft reports that a China-linked hacker group breached IT service provider ConnectWise using the AI-powered penetration testing tool AR…
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On October 22, 2026, Microsoft disclosed a cyberattack targeting IT services firm ConnectWise. According to Microsoft, a China-aligned hacking group utilized an AI-driven penetration testing tool named ARTEX to compromise ConnectWise. This incident formed part of a broader campaign targeting hundreds of organizations globally, demonstrating that AI tools are now being actively deployed in real-world intrusion workflows. Investigations and further disclosures regarding the campaign are currently ongoing.
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Latest turnMicrosoft says a China-aligned hacking group used an AI-driven penetration testing tool called ARTEX to compromise IT services firm ConnectWise, according to Reuters. The campaign is said to have targeted hundreds of organizations.
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Microsoft says a China-aligned hacking group used an AI-driven penetration testing tool called ARTEX to compromise IT services firm ConnectWise, according to Reuters. The campaign is said to have targeted hundreds of organizations.
TechmemeAI score 60Microsoft said Wednesday that a China-linked hacking group used an AI-driven penetration testing tool to compromise IT services firm ConnectWise, ETtech reported, as part of a campaign targeting hundreds of organizations worldwide.
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