Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Department Systems
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💻🔍 Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Department systems, accessing Secretary Yellen’s computer. In December 2024, state-sponsored Chinese hackers exploited vulnerabilities in third-party software from BeyondTrust to infiltrate the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to Secretary Janet Yellen’s personal computer and other workstations. The breach, labeled a “major incident,” compromised fewer than 50 files on Yellen’s device and over 3,000 unclassified files across 419 workstations, focusing on sensitive areas like sanctions enforcement and international financial affairs. Although the hackers avoided classified systems, the incident has raised alarms about third-party vendor security. The Treasury is now collaborating with the FBI and CISA to assess the breach’s impact and strengthen cyber defenses, while China has denied involvement, calling the allegations politically motivated.
