Chinese hackers infiltrate US Treasury in major cyberattack, officials tell Congress

A China state-backed actor successfully breached US Treasury Department workstations through a cloud service intrusion, accessing unclassified documents, according to Senate committee officials.

Treasury officials emphasized that 'there is no evidence indicating the threat actor has continued access to Treasury systems or information,' reinforcing their commitment to cybersecurity.

The Treasury Department has significantly bolstered its cyber defense over the last four years and is working with various partners to protect against threat actors.

The breach involved hackers obtaining a key needed for remote access, allowing them to overcome security measures and access materials from Treasury workstations.

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