Mon Dec 30 23:00:00 UTC 2024: ## China-linked Hackers Breach US Treasury Systems in “Major Incident”
**Washington, D.C.** – The US Treasury Department revealed a significant cybersecurity breach on Monday, confirming that a Chinese state-sponsored actor infiltrated its systems and accessed unclassified documents. In a letter to lawmakers, the department stated that a third-party software vendor, BeyondTrust, was compromised, allowing hackers to use a stolen key to remotely access “several” Treasury workstations.
The intrusion, described as a “major cybersecurity incident,” was discovered on December 8th when BeyondTrust alerted the Treasury. The compromised service has since been taken offline. While the Treasury assures there’s no evidence of ongoing access, the exact extent of the data breach is still under investigation.
The Treasury is cooperating with law enforcement, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and other intelligence agencies to determine the full impact of the breach. A classified briefing for House Financial Services Committee staffers is planned for next week.
This incident highlights the ongoing threat of sophisticated state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting critical US infrastructure. The Treasury’s statement emphasizes its commitment to investigating the breach thoroughly and ensuring the security of its systems. The investigation is ongoing.
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