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US Treasury says it was hacked by Chinese state-sponsored actor
The US Treasury Department was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor through a third-party software service provider, the agency said in a letter to Congress on Monday.
“On December 8, 2024, Treasury was notified by a third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust, that a threat actor had gained access to a key used by the vendor to secure a cloud-based service used to remotely provide technical support for Treasury Departmental Offices (DO) end users,” according to the letter seen by Bloomberg News.
“Based on available indicators, the incident has been attributed to a China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor.”
The hacker was able to remotely access certain Treasury workstations and “certain unclassified documents maintained by those users”, the department said in the letter to Senators Sherrod Brown and Tim Scott.
“The compromised BeyondTrust service has been taken offline and there is no evidence indicating the threat actor has continued access to Treasury systems or information,” a Treasury spokesperson said.
BeyondTrust did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The US Treasury Department has confirmed that it was recently hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor. This cyber intrusion is just the latest in a series of attacks on US government agencies and organizations.
The Treasury Department stated that the hackers gained access to confidential information and communications, but did not provide further details on the extent of the breach. The department is working with federal law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack and mitigate its impact.
This breach highlights the ongoing threat posed by foreign adversaries to US government systems and the need for increased vigilance and cybersecurity measures. The Treasury Department is urging other government agencies and organizations to be on high alert for potential cyber threats.
As the investigation into this attack continues, it is essential for all organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses and be proactive in protecting sensitive information from malicious actors. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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