The digital world has become the new arena of confrontation between international powers, where each attack can have profound and lasting repercussions. Recently, a major cyberattack hit the US Treasury systems, revealing the vulnerability of the technological infrastructures of a state renowned for its defensive capabilities. This incident is part of an intense rivalry between the United States and China, with Washington accusing alleged hackers supported by Beijing of being behind the intrusion. For its part, China firmly rejects these accusations, calling these claims unfounded and denouncing a smear campaign orchestrated by the American authorities. More than just a digital news story, this affair provides information on the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding cybersecurity and the difficulty of identifying those responsible in an increasingly interconnected world.
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