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2026
ConnectWise Cloud Backup cyberattack reported
Microsoft reported that hackers tied to the Chinese state breached ConnectWise, and ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo said the analysis and evidence reviewed by the company pointed to a China state-aligned group as the likely culprit behind the ConnectWise Cloud Backup attack.
2026
ConnectWise suspends three cloud services during security investigation
ConnectWise suspended Cloud Backup, SaaS Security and Cloud Management while investigating the security incident and validating remediation measures. As of Monday evening, the services had not been restored, and scheduled backups and some related functions remained unavailable.
2026
ConnectWise suspends Cloud Backup access after suspected cyberattack
ConnectWise suspended access to its Cloud Backup service after a suspected supply-chain cyberattack targeting users of Microsoft 365. It also suspended two connected services, while investigating the incident and working on service restoration.
2026
ConnectWise investigates unauthorized access involving Microsoft 365
ConnectWise investigated unauthorized access involving application identities associated with Cloud Backup. Huntress documented unauthorized Microsoft 365 authentication using compromised ConnectWise Cloud Backup credentials, with sign-ins across more than 160 customer tenants. ConnectWise said affected shared credentials had been invalidated and reported no evidence that stored backup archives were accessed.
2026
Exclaimer launches MSP Connect for managed service providers
Exclaimer launched MSP Connect, a programme for managed service providers that manage Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments, combining consumption-based billing, a self-service management portal, and integrations with ConnectWise, Kaseya, and Microsoft Marketplace. The programme is available to partners globally.
2022
ConnectWise launches virtual community
ConnectWise launched its Virtual Community platform, a central space for partners to connect, support one another and learn from peers and experts.
2021
ConnectWise acquires SmileBack
ConnectWise acquired SmileBack, a customer experience solution provider, to pair its IT solution provider platform with SmileBack's customer feedback system. The article also says ConnectWise intends to broaden the integration of SmileBack capabilities into its Asio platform.
2021
ConnectWise acquires Service Leadership
ConnectWise acquired Service Leadership, Inc., a TSP consulting firm. Service Leadership CEO Paul Dippell and his team will join ConnectWise’s strategy organisation, and Dippell will continue to lead Service Leadership.
2020
ConnectWise acquires Perch Security and StratoZen
ConnectWise acquired Perch Security and StratoZen. Their technologies will provide data management capabilities as part of the ConnectWise Fortify security management solution and SOC.