China-linked Hackers Compromised US Treasury Workstations | CNN Business

The US Treasury Department reported a major cybersecurity incident involving a Chinese state-sponsored actor accessing Treasury workstations and documents through a stolen key. Investigations are ongoing.

Major Cybersecurity Incident at the US Treasury

The US Treasury Department reported a significant cybersecurity breach involving a China state-sponsored actor infiltrating Treasury workstations. This “major incident,” as described by officials, follows the discovery that a stolen key allowed unauthorized access to unclassified documents and specific workstations.

In a letter to lawmakers, Treasury officials revealed that a third-party service provider informed them of the breach on December 8. Although the compromised service has been taken offline, there is currently no evidence suggesting continued access to Treasury systems. A classified briefing regarding the incident is scheduled for next week.

China’s Foreign Ministry denied the allegations, asserting that they oppose cyberattacks and reject groundless accusations. Meanwhile, Treasury officials are collaborating with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies to investigate the breach’s full extent and impact.

Source : China-backed hackers breached US Treasury workstations | CNN Business