U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Hacking Groups Behind Major Breaches

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Hacking Groups Behind Major Breaches

In a significant move to counter cyberattacks targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, the Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two Chinese hacking groups: Salt Typhoon and Silk Typhoon. This decisive action highlights the growing concern over Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage and its potential to disrupt essential services and steal sensitive data. Salt Typhoon: Behind the Largest Telecom Breach in U.S. History Salt Typhoon gained notoriety for orchestrating the most extensive telecommunications hack ever witnessed in the United States. The group infiltrated at least nine U.S. telecom and internet service providers, including industry giants like AT&T and Verizon. This unprecedented breach provided Salt Typhoon with access to the private communications of high-ranking U.S. government officials and prominent political figures. The scope of the attack extended beyond eavesdropping on sensitive conversations. Salt Typhoon also targeted systems employed by law enforceme…