News·October 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT·1 source
Chinese hackers spied on thousands of companies after breaching IT giant ConnectWise
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What happened
- Microsoft blamed a China-aligned hacker for ConnectWise’s breach.
- The hacker reportedly used AI agents to rapidly access thousands of ConnectWise customers.
- The incident enabled spying on thousands of companies, according to TechCrunch.
Companies affected
thousands
ConnectWise customers accessed
thousands
Why it matters
The breach highlights rising cyber and third-party technology risks for companies relying on IT providers, while AI-assisted attacks may increase the speed and scale of intrusions.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 18Tokenized stock trading takes off overseas as Goldman, other U.S. companies object
- EarlierOct 20Microsoft shuts the door on The Garage, the central program behind its hackathon and maker spaces
- EarlierOct 22Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants
- First reported by TechCrunchOct 22Chinese hackers spied on thousands of companies after breaching IT giant ConnectWise
Who is involved
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