U.S. Cyber Watchdog Agency Says No Indication of Breach Affecting Other Federal Agencies

Recent Breach at U.S. Treasury Department

The U.S. cyber watchdog agency, CISA, has stated that there is "no indication" that the recently reported breach at the U.S. Treasury Department has affected any other federal agency.

Breach at Contractor BeyondTrust

Late last month, the U.S. Treasury reported that an unspecified number of computers had been compromised by Chinese hackers following a breach at contractor BeyondTrust, which provides cybersecurity services. BeyondTrust said that a limited number of clients were affected but has not elaborated on the extent of the breach.

Ongoing Forensic Investigation

As the forensic investigation is ongoing, BeyondTrust is unable to confirm the other customers who may or may not have been impacted. The company stated in an email that it is unable to confirm the other customers who may or may not have been impacted.

Economic Sanctions and Chinese Hackers

The Washington Post has reported that the hackers breached the U.S. Treasury office that administers economic sanctions, aiming in particular to steal information about Chinese entities that the U.S. government might be considering designating for financial sanctions.

Reaction from Chinese Embassy

Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, has previously described the Treasury hack reports as "irrational" and represented "smear attacks" against China.

Latest in a Series of Intrusions Blamed on Beijing

This breach is the latest in a series of intrusions blamed on Beijing, which has raised concerns about the security of U.S. government agencies and private sector companies.

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The article was published on January 7, 2025, at 09:59 AM IST.

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