US Treasury Department Reveals Chinese Hackers Breached Third-Party Software Service Provider

The US Treasury Department has revealed that Chinese hackers managed to access several workstations and unclassified documents by breaching a third-party software service provider.

Cybersecurity Incident

The attack occurred earlier this month and is now being investigated as a major cybersecurity incident. The Treasury did not reveal how many workstations were accessed or what documents were stolen, but assured lawmakers that there was no evidence the hackers still had access to its data.

Response to the Breach

A spokesperson for the Treasury said, "Treasury takes all threats against our systems and the data it holds very seriously. Over the last four years, Treasury has significantly bolstered its cyber defence, and we will continue to work with both private and public sector partners to protect our financial system from threat actors."

Investigation and Cooperation

The Treasury is working closely with the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to investigate the attack, which has been linked to alleged Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The incident is part of a broader series of cyberattacks linked to China, including the Salt Typhoon campaign, which has targeted telecommunications companies, affecting at least nine.

Denial of Involvement

In response to the allegations, Beijing has denied any involvement, saying that it opposes such actions and takes measures against all forms of cyberattacks.

Ongoing Investigation

The Treasury’s investigation is ongoing, and officials are focused on determining the full scale of the breach.

Article Details

• Published On: December 31, 2024 at 10:23 AM IST
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