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A Chinese government-aligned hacking group used automated tools to carry out the recent supply chain attack on IT management software company ConnectWise and is using the same techniques to try to compromise organizations around the globe, Microsoft said.
Practical steps for any organisation
- Patch quickly, starting with anything facing the internet.
- Use multi-factor authentication everywhere it is offered.
- Keep tested, offline backups – and a plan for the day you need them.
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Defender’s notebook
The attacker technique behind this story, in MITRE’s terms – and what to check in your own estate.
Supply Chain Compromise
Initial AccessWhat a defender checks
- Find where the affected package, update or vendor is used in your estate.
- Pin and verify dependencies, and keep a software bill of materials.
- Review what access the vendor's software has.
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