Summary
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) discovered a possible cyberattack on its systems. The agency is looking into the breach, and security measures are now in place to protect its networks. A suspected foreign group might be responsible for the hack.
Key Facts
- The Congressional Budget Office is checking a potential cyberattack on its computer systems.
- CBO studies the financial effects of new bills in Congress.
- The breach might involve discussions on pending laws, involving lawmakers and researchers.
- A foreign actor is suspected to be behind the cyber intrusions.
- CBO has taken steps to contain the incident and improve security.
- CBO is still working on its tasks despite the security issue.
- Other U.S. federal agencies have also faced cyberattacks recently.
- The U.S. government is currently in a long shutdown, which affects cybersecurity resources.
