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The US Treasury Department has confirmed a significant cyberattack, with over 400 computers compromised and potentially exposing sensitive data. Chinese hackers, believed to be associated with the Silk Typhoon group, are suspected of infiltrating these systems. The compromised data includes information related to sanctions, international affairs, and intelligence. The attack targeted computers focused on these sensitive areas, raising considerable concerns about data breaches and security vulnerabilities within the department.

The hackers are reported to have accessed files belonging to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other high-ranking officials. Initial reports indicate that over 3,000 unclassified files were compromised. The attackers specifically targeted usernames, passwords, and documents linked to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). While email and classified networks remained secure, the extent of the breach suggests a sophisticated and well-coordinated effort.

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References:

• Bloomberg Technology - The US Treasury Department has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised over 400 computers, potentially exposing sensitive information, including data related to sanctions, international affairs, and - 11d
• The Verge - The US Treasury Department confirmed a cyberattack linked to a Chinese state-sponsored group, potentially compromising over 400 computers and potentially exposing sensitive information. - 11d
• Latest from Tomshardware - Tom's Hardware reports on the Chinese hackers' infiltration of the US Treasury, detailing the scope of the attack and the number of compromised computers. - 11d

Classification:

• HashTags: CyberSecurity ChinaHacking USTreasury
• Company: US Treasury
• Target: US Treasury
• Attacker: Silk Typhoon
• Product: Computer Systems
• Feature: Computer System Access
• Type: Hack
• Severity: Major