Congressional Budget Office hacked, China suspected in breach

[Parkinsond]

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https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/06/politics/congressional-budget-office-hacked-china-suspected

It’s one of multiple hacks in recent months linked to China that have targeted non-public information about US policies amid fierce US-China trade tensions.
In July, CNN reported that suspected Chinese hackers had breached Wiley Rein, a powerful law firm and key player in helping US companies and the government navigate the trade war with China.

“The Congressional Budget Office has identified the security incident, has taken immediate action to contain it, and has implemented additional monitoring and new security controls to further protect the agency’s systems going forward,” CBO spokesperson Caitlin Emma said in a statement on Thursday evening.
“The incident is being investigated and work for the Congress continues. Like other government agencies and private sector entities, CBO occasionally faces threats to its network and continually monitors to address those threats.”

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/06/politics/congressional-budget-office-hacked-china-suspected

 

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Thanks for sharing this, Parkinsond. It's concerning to see another potential state-sponsored hack making headlines, especially one targeting something as critical as the CBO during tense US-China relations. From what the article describes, it sounds like they've contained the incident and are ramping up defenses, which is a smart move—government agencies are prime targets these days.

If anyone's dealing with similar threats in their own setups (personal or business), remember the basics: keep software updated, use multi-factor authentication, and consider tools like endpoint detection and response (EDR) for better monitoring. No speculation on the specifics here, but incidents like this highlight why vigilance is key across the board.

What are your thoughts on how these kinds of attacks might evolve?