ConnectWise Hit by Cyberattack; Nation-State Actor Suspected in Targeted Breach

ConnectWise Hit by Cyberattack; Nation-State Actor Suspected in Targeted Breach

ConnectWise disclosed a cyber attack likely carried out by a nation-state threat actor targeting a small number of ScreenConnect customers. The company is actively investigating the incident with the help of Google Mandiant and has taken measures to enhance security. #NationStateThreatActor #ScreenConnectVulnerabilities

Keypoints

  • ConnectWise experienced a cyber attack possibly conducted by a nation-state actor.
  • The attack affected a small number of ScreenConnect customers, with details undisclosed.
  • The company previously patched a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-3935) in April 2025.
  • Security flaws from earlier 2024 were exploited by state-sponsored actors from China, North Korea, and Russia.
  • ConnectWise has engaged forensic investigators and strengthened its security measures post-incident.

Read More: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/connectwise-hit-by-cyberattack-nation.html