Nickel (hacker group) explained

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

Notes and References

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