Hack Attack: US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Culprits in Treasury Breach
The Treasury Department slapped sanctions on a Chinese hacker and a cybersecurity company linked to Beijing’s Ministry of State Security. This cyber-intrusion gave access to Treasury Department workstations and breached U.S. telecom networks. The U.S. is keeping its cybersecurity game tight and hackers on their toes.
Hot Take:
The Treasury Department is throwing sanctions around like confetti at a parade, targeting a Chinese hacker and a cybersecurity company in connection with a cyber-intrusion that’s more invasive than a nosy neighbor peeking over the fence. With cyber warfare resembling a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole, you have to wonder if hackers are just collecting sanctions like they’re rare Pokémon cards.
Key Points:
- U.S. Treasury slaps sanctions on a Chinese hacker and a cybersecurity company linked to Beijing’s Ministry of State Security.
- The hacking incident compromised American telecom companies and the Treasury’s own network, potentially exposing texts and calls of U.S. officials.
- Yin Kecheng, the sanctioned hacker, and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. LTD, can’t conduct business in the U.S. anymore.
- Salt Typhoon, a notorious Chinese hacking group, is believed to be behind these cyber breaches.
- China denies all accusations faster than a cat knocking things off a shelf and pretending it wasn’t them.
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