U.S. Treasury Sanctions Office Breach: Chinese Hackers Strike

Unnamed officials, as reported by the Washington Post, revealed that the U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions office was hacked by the Chinese government. The breach, described as a 'major incident,' involved state-sponsored hackers stealing documents, according to a recent letter disclosed to lawmakers.

The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions office has fallen victim to a cyberattack allegedly launched by the Chinese government, according to a report from the Washington Post that cites unnamed officials.

This disclosure follows a letter from the department earlier this week informing lawmakers of the breach. The incident, deemed a 'major incident' by Treasury, involved Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessing and stealing sensitive documents.

The attack signifies escalating tensions in cyber warfare, highlighting vulnerabilities in U.S. government digital infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)