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

References

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  1. ^ "Microsoft seizes control of websites used by China-backed hackers". 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ Sean Lyngaas (6 December 2021). "Court order seizes websites used by China-based hacking group, Microsoft says". CNN.
  3. ^ Roth, Emma (December 7, 2021). "Microsoft says it took over servers being used by China-based hacking group Nickel". The Verge.
  4. ^ Browning, Kellen (December 6, 2021). "Microsoft Seizes 42 Websites From a Chinese Hacking Group". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  5. ^ "State-backed China hackers targeting South China Sea claimants, US cyber firm says". Radio Free Asia.
  6. ^ Patra, Ishan (December 8, 2021). "Microsoft says it seized websites used by China-based hacking group". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.