U.S. Treasury says its computers were hacked by a Chinese 'threat actor' in 'major incident'

Category: Cybersecurity

A state-sponsored Chinese hacking operation accessed third-party software to infiltrate U.S. Treasury employees' desktop computers, leading to a significant security breach. The Treasury Department confirmed that unclassified documents were accessed and is collaborating with various agencies to assess the incident's impact. The compromised service has been taken offline, and there is no evidence of continued access to Treasury systems.

Keywords: Chinese hacking, U.S. Treasury, cybersecurity breach

Source: NBC News

Update At: 12/31/2024

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