China-backed hackers breached the US Treasury Department. Here’s what we know.
Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department. Among other things, the hackers breached the office that administers economic sanctions against countries and groups of individuals. The hack also compromised the Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Research.
Cybersecurity Experts Explain Why China's Alleged U.S. Treasury Hack Is a Big Deal
The alleged cyberattack on the US Treasury is significant because it demonstrates Chinese capabilities to bypass US Treasury cyber defenses. As the financial governing and regulatory body, the US Treasury enforces economic sanctions against foreign threats and enhances financial system safeguards.
China hacked several Treasury workstations as part of BeyondTrust intrusions, U.S. says
Hackers connected to China's government successfully breached several Treasury Department workstations and accessed unclassified documents, according to a letter to Congress on Monday. Why it matters: The U.
US Treasury pressed for info on China hack
In a letter sent Monday and shared first with Semafor, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., the top Democrat on the House select committee on China, raised concerns about the breach to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and asked for a meeting to discuss the situation by Jan. 15.
US Treasury Department Admits It Got Hacked by China
Treasury says hackers accessed “certain unclassified documents” in a “major” breach, but experts believe the attack’s impacts could prove to be more significant as new details emerge.
China protests U.S. Treasury’s sanctions for hacking incidents
China slammed the U.S. Treasury's sanctions against cybersecurity firm Integrity Technology Group for its alleged role in hacking incidents.
China Condemns US Sanctions Over Hacking Attacks
On Friday, the Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Chinese company Integrity Technology by restricting its access to U.S. property and bank accounts.
China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure
China slammed the U.S. Monday for sanctioning a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm allegedly behind a botnet targeting American infrastructure, accusing Washington of “using the issue of cybersecurity to vilify and smear China.
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CISA: No Federal Agency Beyond Treasury Impacted by BeyondTrust Incident
CISA says no federal agencies other than Treasury were impacted by the recent compromise of a BeyondTrust cloud-based service ...
CISA says ‘no indication’ other agencies impacted by Treasury hack
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said Monday that there is “no indication” other federal agencies ...
US cyber watchdog says no indication breach at Treasury hit other federal agencies
The U.S. cyber watchdog agency CISA said on Monday there was "no indication" the recently reported breach at the U.S.
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CISA Claims Treasury Breach Did Not Impact Other Agencies
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency claims a recent China-linked breach was confined to the Treasury ...
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Five Things To Know On The ‘Major’ US Treasury Department Hack
A China-linked breach tied to the compromise of BeyondTrust’s remote support tool has reportedly led to the breach of ...
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CISA: No Wider Federal Impact from Treasury Cyber Attack, Investigation Ongoing
Chinese hackers exploited BeyondTrust API keys in a major Treasury cyberattack; CISA confirms no wider federal impact.
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U.S. Treasury Targeted in Cyberattack Stemming from Vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s Remote Support Service
U.S. lawmakers announced that the United States Treasury had fallen victim to a cyberattack. Evidently, the U.S. Treasury ...
Yellen raised serious concern about China's 'malicious' cyber activity, Treasury says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met virtually on Monday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and raised concerns about ...