U.S. Treasury Hacked by Chinese Hackers Under Bidens Watch: Report [WATCH] [Video]

A Chinese hacker gained access to the U.S. Treasury Department in a state-sponsored cyberattack, with officials learning about the breach on December 8, according to a report released Monday.

The hacker, affiliated with the Chinese government, exploited a vulnerability in the department’s systems, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of U.S. cybersecurity measures.

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The hack occurred through a third-party vendor, whose service provided remote technical support for Treasury Departmental Offices (DO). A key used by the vendor to secure the service was stolen, allowing the attacker to bypass the service’s security and remotely access certain Treasury workstations.

The breach provided the hacker with access to unclassified documents, although no classified data appears to have been compromised.

The U.S. Treasury Department reacted swiftly upon being …