US Treasury Hacking by 'Chinese' Reached the Highest Levels – Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s computer was breached in last year's "Chinese" hack. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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According to sources, the computers of Secretary Janet Yellen and two of her aides were compromised during a breach that occurred in December.
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that suspected Chinese hackers accessed the computer used by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for work. This information comes from two individuals familiar with the situation.
The hackers managed to infiltrate more than 400 laptop and desktop computers by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software, allowing them to bypass the network’s defenses, as previously reported by the Treasury to Congress.
Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity revealed to Bloomberg that Yellen, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith were among those whose devices were affected. They noted that fewer than 50 files were accessed on Yellen’s machine.
The US government has identified a hacker group referred to as 'Silk Typhoon' and 'UNC5221', which is believed to be sponsored by the Chinese government, as the perpetrator of the breach. The Chinese authorities have denied involvement in the incident.
BeyondTrust, the company whose software vulnerability exposed government computers, detected the breach and alerted US authorities. The hackers reportedly obtained a security key used by the vendor for remote technical support for Treasury customers.
Approximately 3,000 files, including some sensitive data like usernames of Treasury employees, were allegedly compromised. However, investigators confirmed that classified materials and the department’s email systems remained secure. The attackers were reportedly focused on the department's work concerning unilateral economic restrictions that the US imposes on other nations.
In response to the allegations, the Chinese government has accused Washington of using hacking incidents within its borders to damage Beijing’s reputation and to support its sanctions policy.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that suspected Chinese hackers accessed the computer used by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for work. This information comes from two individuals familiar with the situation.
The hackers managed to infiltrate more than 400 laptop and desktop computers by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software, allowing them to bypass the network’s defenses, as previously reported by the Treasury to Congress.
Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity revealed to Bloomberg that Yellen, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith were among those whose devices were affected. They noted that fewer than 50 files were accessed on Yellen’s machine.
The US government has identified a hacker group referred to as 'Silk Typhoon' and 'UNC5221', which is believed to be sponsored by the Chinese government, as the perpetrator of the breach. The Chinese authorities have denied involvement in the incident.
BeyondTrust, the company whose software vulnerability exposed government computers, detected the breach and alerted US authorities. The hackers reportedly obtained a security key used by the vendor for remote technical support for Treasury customers.
Approximately 3,000 files, including some sensitive data like usernames of Treasury employees, were allegedly compromised. However, investigators confirmed that classified materials and the department’s email systems remained secure. The attackers were reportedly focused on the department's work concerning unilateral economic restrictions that the US imposes on other nations.
In response to the allegations, the Chinese government has accused Washington of using hacking incidents within its borders to damage Beijing’s reputation and to support its sanctions policy.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
