ConnectWise Hit by Cyberstorm: Nation-State Hacker Drama Unfolds!
ConnectWise, maker of ScreenConnect, was hit by a nation-state cyber-attack. A “sophisticated actor” targeted a small number of customers. They’ve patched up, boosted security, and are working with Mandiant and law enforcement. The incident comes a week before their IT Nation Secure conference, where it’ll likely be a hot topic.
Hot Take:
Looks like ConnectWise got caught in the crossfire of a nation-state cyber showdown, and their ScreenConnect software was the unfortunate casualty. Perhaps they should consider changing their name to DisconnectWise—at least until they patch things up!
Key Points:
- ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect software was targeted by a nation-state cyber-attack.
- The company has patched the software and increased security measures.
- ConnectWise is working with Mandiant and law enforcement on the investigation.
- The attack will be discussed at their upcoming IT Nation Secure conference.
- ScreenConnect vulnerabilities have been a concern for over a year.
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