Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Computers, Target Janet Yellen and Senior Officials
- Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the US Treasury computers, targeting Secretary Janet Yellen and her senior officials, according to two people familiar with the matter.
- Fewer than 50 files on Yellen's machine were accessed during the breach, as reported by one of the sources.
- The breach is the latest attributed to the Chinese government affecting a top US federal department.
- The attackers focused on the Treasury's role in sanctions, intelligence, and international affairs, but did not access email or classified systems, according to a Treasury report.
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