Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Documents

Chinese state-sponsored hackers have reportedly breached the US Treasury Department, gaining access to over 3,000 documents and compromising approximately 419 computers, including those of high-ranking officials like Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The breach, attributed to a vulnerability in the software provided by third-party vendor BeyondTrust, occurred between September 30 and November 18, 2024, and involved unclassified information, including sensitive policy and travel documents. The attack has raised significant concerns among US officials regarding cybersecurity practices, particularly the risks associated with third-party vendors. The Treasury Department has since sanctioned a Chinese company linked to cyberattacks and is reevaluating its relationship with BeyondTrust. This incident forms part of a broader pattern of Chinese cyber operations targeting US institutions, amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations. Investigations continue, with no evidence suggesting that classified systems were compromised during this intrusion.