CISA: Treasury was only federal agency impacted by recent China breach

Summary: A recent breach by state-backed Chinese hackers primarily affected the U.S. Treasury Department, which was targeted for its sensitive information regarding potential sanctions. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is collaborating with the Treasury and BeyondTrust to address the incident’s implications.

Threat Actor: Chinese state-backed hackers | Chinese state-backed hackers
Victim: U.S. Treasury Department | U.S. Treasury Department

Key Point :

• Only the Treasury Department was confirmed affected by the breach.
• The hackers gained access to a security key for remote access to employee workstations.
• The attack is part of a broader pattern of Chinese cyber operations targeting U.S. institutions.
• CISA is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating responses with federal authorities.
• Recent sanctions were imposed on a Chinese cybersecurity firm linked to hacking campaigns against U.S. infrastructure.