Chinese cyber-spies peek over shoulder of officials probing real-estate deals near American military bases
Chinese cyber-spies who broke into the US Treasury Department also stole documents from officials investigating real-estate sales near American military bases, it's reported.
Citing three folks familiar with the matter, CNN said the Chinese government-backed snoops compromised the computer security of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS), which reviews foreign money funneled into American businesses and real estate to assess national security risks.
Late last year, the Treasury expanded the committee's authority to review the purchase or lease of real estate close to US military bases. American lawmakers have expressed concern that Chinese government agents could buy up land near these bases and use the locations to spy on military activities.
A Treasury spokesperson did not immediately respond to The Register's inquiries. Previous reports indicated the same Chinese intruders also targeted the sanctions office, though did not access any classified information.
