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In a major cybersecurity breach, the US Treasury Department reported unauthorized access to its systems, with officials attributing the breach to hackers linked to the Chinese government. attackers It is said Access to employee workstations and unclassified documents, indicating what management describes as a “major incident.”
According to A BBC reportThe cyberattacks targeted high-profile individuals, including President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, while also breaching a law enforcement wiretap database, potentially revealing surveillance by foreign spies. The report also indicates that millions of Americans may have had their data compromised in attacks on telecommunications companies.
This hack is the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting US entities, including major telecom companies and government agencies. In late October, the two major US presidential campaigns were targeted by PRC actors, according to data from the FBI and the Office of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure. protection Agency (CISA). Additionally, in September, reports emerged of security breaches at major telecommunications companies, with at least nine companies, including AT&T and Verizon, being compromised.
Earlier in the year, in March, seven Chinese nationals were accused of running a hacking operation that lasted at least 14 years, targeting foreign critics of China, businesses and politicians. These operations have also extended to other Western targets, including the UK Electoral Commission and the UK and New Zealand parliaments.
The hacking groups in question are identified by different code names determined by security companies. The group behind the communications hack is known as “Salt Typhoon,” a nickname from before Microsoft Researchers; Other companies have referred to it as the “Famous Sparrow”, “Ghost Emperor” and “Earth Estre”. Another group, called Volt Typhoon, has been accused of infiltrating critical infrastructure organizations with the possible intent to carry out disruptive attacks. US Justice Department officials previously linked the seven accused Chinese nationals to an operation known as “Zirconium” or “Judgment Panda,” which also targeted emails of UK parliamentarians in 2021, according to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre.
Just two weeks ago, the US government began a TP-Link National Security Investigationa leading Chinese router manufacturer whose devices dominate nearly 65% of the US home and small business router market. This audit arose out of concerns that TP-Link routers were being exploited in cyberattacks linked to Chinese state-backed actors, targeting the public and private sectors, including Department of Defense contractors.
The Chinese government has consistently denied its involvement in these cyber attacks. However, the frequency and scope of these incidents has increased tensions between China and Western countries, leading to calls for strengthened cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to counter the growing threat of state-sponsored cyber espionage. As investigations continue, US officials are assessing the full extent of the breaches and implementing measures to enhance the security of critical infrastructure and government systems.
