According to CNN, Chinese hackers breached the US government office, which assesses foreign investment in the context of national security. This action underlines the Chinese interest in American institutions that have the power to block Chinese investments in the US once more.
The targeted office of the hacking campaign, the US Foreign Investment Committee (CFIUS), expanded its authority to learn about the sales of real estate near the US military bases extensively since national security experts believe that China or its proxies could purchase the lands to spy on said bases.
Aside from CFIUS, the hacking campaign reached the Office of Foreign Assets Control as well, which is responsible for sanctions enforcement. Notably, the office recently sanctioned a Chinese company for alleged involvement in cyber attacks.
According to an article published by Bloomberg, Silk Typhoon, a Chinese group, is behind these cyber attacks. The group was involved in an attack on Microsoft Exchange Server as well.
The Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C., spokesperson Liu Pengyu denied Chinese involvement in hacking operations once again.
