The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a federal agency providing budget and economic information to Congress, reported a cybersecurity incident believed to involve a foreign entity. The CBO acknowledged that attackers may have accessed sensitive communications between lawmakers and agency researchers. Following the incident, which was confirmed after a report by The Washington Post, the agency implemented immediate containment measures and enhanced security protocols to safeguard its systems going forward.
This incident reflects a troubling trend, as unauthorized access to congressional offices is not unprecedented. Previous breaches have exposed sensitive email correspondence and data from various governmental entities. The CBO, which operates with a team of 275 staff, proposed a budget increase aimed at bolstering its cybersecurity and IT infrastructure to combat evolving threats. Officials reported that they believe the intrusion was detected early, and an investigation is ongoing.
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