Nickel (hacker group)

Nickel is an China based hacking group reportedly backed by the Chinese government which primarily targets government organisations.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

## References

1. ↑ "Microsoft seizes control of websites used by China-backed hackers". https://social.techcrunch.com/2021/12/06/microsoft-seizes-control-of-websites-used-by-china-backed-hackers/.
2. ↑ Sean Lyngaas. "Court order seizes websites used by China-based hacking group, Microsoft says". https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/06/politics/microsoft-china-hacking-court-order/index.html.
3. ↑ Roth, Emma (December 7, 2021). "Microsoft says it took over servers being used by China-based hacking group Nickel". https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/7/22822255/microsoft-hackers-china-nickel-apt15.
4. ↑ Browning, Kellen (December 6, 2021). "Microsoft Seizes 42 Websites From a Chinese Hacking Group". https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/business/microsoft-china-hackers.html.
5. ↑ "State-backed China hackers targeting South China Sea claimants, US cyber firm says". https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hackers-southchinasea-12092021103242.html.
6. ↑ Patra, Ishan (December 8, 2021). "Microsoft says it seized websites used by China-based hacking group". https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/microsoft-says-it-seized-websites-used-by-china-based-hacking-group/article37895708.ece.

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