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U.S. CBO Confirms Cyber Breach, Calls for Action

11/7/2025

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The U.S. Congressional Budget Office confirmed a breach on November 6, 2025, potentially linked to a foreign hacker group.
CBO spokesperson Caitlin Emma said the agency has taken steps to contain the incident and strengthen security.
The breach may have exposed communications between lawmakers and CBO staff, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino called for a coordinated government response to rising cyber threats.

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The U.S. Congressional Budget Office confirmed a breach on November 6, 2025, potentially linked to a foreign hacker group.
CBO spokesperson Caitlin Emma said the agency has taken steps to contain the incident and strengthen security.
The breach may have exposed communications between lawmakers and CBO staff, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino called for a coordinated government response to rising cyber threats.