Congressional Budget Office hacked, China suspected in breach
14 days ago
- #US-China relations
- #cybersecurity
- #government shutdown
- The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has been hacked, potentially exposing communications with lawmakers.
- Chinese state-backed hackers are suspected behind the breach, though Beijing denies involvement.
- The hack is ongoing, and staff are advised to avoid clicking links from CBO accounts.
- CBO provides critical budget analysis and cost estimates for legislation, making it a target for foreign intelligence.
- This is part of a series of recent hacks linked to China amid US-China trade tensions.
- CBO has taken steps to contain the breach and enhance security measures.
- The federal government shutdown has strained cyber defense resources, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) had to furlough most of its workforce due to the shutdown.