Treasury Breach Sparks Major Cybersecurity Investigation

Chinese hackers accessed the US Treasury Department's systems through a third-party service provider, leading to a major cybersecurity investigation. The breach involved unclassified documents and workstations, but no continued access is evident. The incident adds to existing tensions following China's Salt Typhoon cyberespionage campaign.

Chinese hackers have breached several computer workstations and accessed unclassified documents at the US Treasury Department, marking a significant cybersecurity incident, according to a statement from the agency on Monday.

While specific details regarding the number of workstations compromised or the nature of the documents obtained remain undisclosed, the Treasury confirmed in a letter to lawmakers that there is, for the moment, no evidence of ongoing access by the hackers. The sophisticated attack is currently under investigation.

In response to the breach, the Treasury Department emphasized its commitment to cybersecurity, noting enhanced defenses over the past four years. Collaborations with private and public partners will continue to safeguard the financial system against such threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)