What to know about string of US hacks blamed on China

Presidential campaigns and the US telecommunications network have also been targeted by hackers in recent months.

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The latest hack, announced on Monday, targeted the US Department of the Treasury, which called the infiltration a "major incident".

Officials said the hackers were able to access employee workstations and some unclassified documents. China denies involvement.

It's the latest in a string of cyber-attacks that have emerged in recent months against US and other Western targets.

The treasury department hack followed news in late October that the two major US presidential campaigns were targeted.

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