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Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Office Targeting Sanctions Administration

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Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Office Targeting Sanctions Administration

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  • **Chinese government hackers** infiltrated the **US Treasury office** that manages economic sanctions, according to a report by the Washington Post.
  • The cyber-attack involved a **breach of BeyondTrust**, a third-party cybersecurity service, leading to access to several employee workstations and unclassified documents.
  • **Targets identified** include the **Office of Foreign Assets Control** and the **Office of Financial Research**, along with Treasury Secretary **Janet Yellen's office**.
  • The **US government remains cautious** as it examines Chinese entities for potential sanctions, amidst ongoing tensions between the nations.
  • In response, a **Chinese embassy spokesperson** denied claims of the hack, calling them **"irrational"** and accusing the US of damaging Beijing's reputation.

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