China accused of hacking US Treasury systems
Hackers from China are accused of breaching US Treasury systems, gaining access to sensitive documents and workstations.

Chinese hackers have been accused of infiltrating the US Treasury Department in a significant cyber attack. The breach, described as a ‘major incident’, allowed attackers to access employee workstations and unclassified documents, raising concerns over national security. The intrusion reportedly involved a third-party service provider’s compromised security key.
Officials confirmed that BeyondTrust, the affected service provider, had been taken offline. Investigations suggest a China-based Advanced Persistent Threat group was responsible. The Treasury has since partnered with the FBI and other agencies to assess the damage, while third-party forensic investigators are analysing the breach’s full impact.
China’s foreign ministry dismissed the allegations as baseless, reiterating its opposition to hacking. Accusations of Chinese cyber espionage have become more frequent, with recent incidents involving critical infrastructure and telecom companies. Officials claim the Treasury hack sought information rather than financial theft.
The incident comes amidst heightened scrutiny of Chinese cyber activities, with two prominent hacking groups linked to espionage and potential disruption campaigns. A supplemental report on the Treasury breach is expected within 30 days, as investigators continue their inquiries.