Chinese hackers infiltrate US Treasury systems
Kyiv • UNN
Hackers linked to Chinese government agencies gained access to the US Treasury Department's systems in December. BeyondTrust discovered an access key leak that allowed the attackers to penetrate the Treasury's network.
Chinese hackers have attacked the US Treasury Department. This is reported by The New York Times , UNN reports.
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In December, hackers affiliated with Chinese government agencies gained access to the US Treasury Department's systems. This was reported by the administration of President Joe Biden, citing an investigation.
BeyondTrust, a cybersecurity company, has discovered an access key leak that allowed attackers to penetrate the Treasury's network. The attack is classified as a serious cyber threat, which is associated with the Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat group.
The case highlighted the growing challenges in cybersecurity, as US government agencies are increasingly being targeted by foreign hackers.