China-Linked APT Deploys AI Pentest Tool Artex in ConnectWise Attacks

A China-linked APT group has used the AI-assisted penetration testing tool Artex in attacks against ConnectWise environments, targeting hundreds of organizations and achieving privileged access in some cases. The use of an AI-enabled offensive tool marks an evolution in state-sponsored tradecraft, though the extent of data exfiltration and the specific victims remain undisclosed. This signals an elevated cyber threat to managed service providers and their downstream clients.

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