US Sanctions Chinese Hacker and Firm Behind Treasury and Telecom Hacks

The US Treasury Department sanctioned Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based hacker, and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., Ltd. for their roles in the recent breach of the Treasury Department and attacks on US telecommunication companies. Yin Kecheng, linked to China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), was involved in the Treasury Department breach, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. Sichuan Juxinhe is associated with the Salt Typhoon hacking group, responsible for spying on high-profile targets through compromised telecom providers. The sanctions freeze their US assets and prohibit transactions with US entities. This action underscores the US commitment to combating Chinese cyber espionage.