Recently, U.S. lawmakers announced that the United States Treasury had fallen victim to a cyberattack. Evidently, the U.S. Treasury cyberattack was related to the Treasury’s use of BeyondTrust, a cloud-based service used to provide remote technical support for Treasury offices. The incident is still under investigation; however, if it ends up that any consumer information was leaked as a result of the incident, Beyond Trust or any other affected company will provide data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the incident.
If you receive a data breach notification from BeyondTrust or any other company affected by the incident, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following a possible BeyondTrust data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
Was There a Beyond Trust Data Breach?
It’s too soon to say whether there was a BeyondTrust data breach because details about the incident are still emerging. However, BeyondTrust posted a website notice discussing the vulnerability, and the U.S. Treasury wrote a letter to U.S. lawmakers explaining the situation.
According to these sources, on December 8, 2024, the U.S. Treasury was notified by BeyondTrust that hackers had gained access to a key related to a cloud-based service that facilitates remote tech support for Treasury Departmental Offices. With this key, the hackers were able to override BeyondTrust’s security measures and access certain Treasury workstations, including certain unclassified documents.
In the letter, the U.S. Treasury indicates that there is some evidence to believe that the attack was orchestrated by a China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor.
There is no indication that the U.S. Treasury data breach leaked any confidential consumer information; however, the investigation into the matter is likely still ongoing. If it turns out that the BeyondTrust vulnerability resulted in consumer data being compromised, the company will be required to send data breach letters to anyone whose information was affected.
More Information About BeyondTrust
BeyondTrust is a leader in intelligent identity and access security solutions, helping organizations protect against data breaches and cyber threats. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive platform for privileged access management (PAM), identity security, and endpoint protection. BeyondTrust’s solutions enable organizations to securely manage access to critical systems, applications, and data across hybrid IT environments. Serving a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, and government, BeyondTrust is used by thousands of customers worldwide to mitigate security risks, achieve compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. The company employs approximately 1,500 people and generates an estimated $315 million in annual revenue.
