Chinese Hackers Breach Key U.S. Treasury Office

Chinese hackers have reportedly breached a key U.S. Treasury office responsible for reviewing foreign investments that may pose national security threats. The targeted office, known as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), was part of a broader cyberattack on the Treasury Department's unclassified system, facilitated by a stolen key from security vendor BeyondTrust. The hacking group, identified as Silk Typhoon, has been linked to other recent cyberattacks involving U.S. government officials and infrastructure. U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA noted there was no evidence of breaches in other government departments. The Chinese government has denied involvement in these hacking activities, while U.S. officials continue to evaluate the implications of the breach.