China-Backed Hackers Breach US Treasury Department

The U.S. Treasury Department reported a major cyber breach attributed to state-sponsored Chinese hackers, who accessed non-classified documents through a third-party cybersecurity provider, BeyondTrust. The breach, discovered on December 8, allowed hackers to gain remote access to Treasury workstations, raising alarms about the increasing sophistication of state-backed cyber threats. In response, China has denied any involvement, labeling the accusations as 'groundless' and reiterating its opposition to cyberattacks. The incident is part of a broader pattern of cyber warfare concerns involving multiple nations, including the U.S., China, and Russia. Investigations are ongoing, with the FBI and CISA involved in assessing the breach's impact. The Treasury confirmed that there is currently no evidence the hackers maintain access to sensitive information.