Microsoft: China-linked hackers used AI to target organizations worldwide

Microsoft warned that a China-linked hacking group used AI-powered tools in global cyberattacks, including a breach of ConnectWise software. Reports indicate the campaign targeted hundreds of organizations, and sources say the group is using AI to make its attacks more efficient.

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• Microsoft is warning organizations around the world about a hacking group known as Storm-0940.

  «Microsoft has alerted organisations globally about a hacking group known as Storm-0940, which is leveraging AI to enhance the efficiency of cyberattacks.»

  Times Now on MSN
• The group targeted more than 2,250 organizations using AI agents.

  «Chinese hackers used AI agents to target over 2,250 organisations, Microsoft warns»

  Times Now on MSN
• An AI-powered penetration testing tool was used to breach ConnectWise software.

  «تقول مايكروسوفت إن مجموعة من القراصنة ذوي الصلة بالصين استخدمت أداة اختبار اختراق مدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي لاختراق ConnectWise كجزء من عملية عالمية.»

  Cryptopolitan

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