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 protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure
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.
US Treasury pressed for info on China hack
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. A Treasury official told Semafor that the agency has already offered briefings to Congress.
Yellen raised serious concern about China's 'malicious' cyber activity, Treasury says
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Chinese cybersecurity firm hit by US sanctions over ties to Flax Typhoon hacking group
The Chinese government has slammed the decision, calling it a smear campaign. Commenting on the news, Chinese Foreign ...
Chinese hack of US Treasury breached sanctions office, Washington Post says
Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury office that administers economic sanctions, the Washington Post ...
Treasury Department hack shows no signs of broader impact, says US cyber watchdog
Late last month the US Treasury reported that an unspecified number of computers had been compromised by Chinese hackers following a data breach.
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Chinese hackers attack US Treasury to steal data from sanctions division – The Washington Post
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Chinese vice premier, US treasury secretary hold video talks, agreeing to stabilize ties during transition period
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Chinese hackers infiltrate US Treasury in major cyberattack, officials tell Congress
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Chinese government hackers reportedly targeted US Treasury’s sanctions office during December cyberattack
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Computers of Senior US Treasury Leaders Accessed in Hack
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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.