U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) hit by cyberattack
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The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed a cybersecurity incident after a suspected network breach, raising concern that sensitive data and emails may have been exposed. Officials said the agency moved quickly to contain the incident and added new monitoring and security controls. The investigation is ongoing while Congress work continues.
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07.11.2025 02:22 2 articles · 6mo ago
CBO confirms cybersecurity incident after suspected foreign network breach
Initial DisclosureThe U.S. Congressional Budget Office confirmed a security incident after a suspected foreign hacker breached its network, and the agency said it acted quickly to contain the compromise, added additional monitoring and new security controls, and kept Congress work continuing while investigators assessed whether emails and exchanges between congressional offices and CBO analysts may have been exposed.
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- U.S. Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected foreign cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.11.2025 02:22
- U.S. Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected foreign cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 07.11.2025 02:22