Summary: The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against a Chinese hacker and a cybersecurity company linked to a significant cyber breach affecting American telecommunications and the Treasury’s own network. The sanctions target Yin Kecheng, affiliated with China’s Ministry of State Security, and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. LTD, both implicated in accessing sensitive communications of U.S. officials and citizens. This action underscores the U.S. commitment to holding accountable those who engage in malicious cyber activities against its interests.
Threat Actor: Yin Kecheng | Yin Kecheng
Victim: U.S. Treasury Department | U.S. Treasury Department
Keypoints :
- Sanctions were imposed in response to a massive hack affecting U.S. telecommunications and the Treasury Department.
- The hacker, Yin Kecheng, and his associated company, Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology, are barred from conducting business in the U.S.
- The breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive communications of U.S. officials and citizens, raising national security concerns.