US treasury hacked by foreign government group – report

Concern that hackers who breached treasury and commerce departments used similar tool to break into other agencies

Hackers backed by a foreign government have been monitoring internal email traffic at the US treasury department and an agency that decides internet and telecommunications policy, according to people familiar with the matter.

The United States government is aware of these reports and we are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation," said national security council spokesman John Ullyot.