Chinese-Backed Group Suspected Of Hacking The Congressional Budget Office

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has fallen victim to a cyberattack , potentially exposing sensitive communications with lawmakers. The breach was revealed in an email sent to congressional staff this week, which was obtained by CNN . Although the email from the Senate sergeant at arms did not specify a perpetrator, a U.S. official briefed on the incident told CNN that Chinese state-backed hackers are suspected of being behind the attack . The email warned that the hacking incident is "ongoing" and advised staff to avoid clicking on links from CBO accounts, as they may still be compromised.

The CBO plays a critical role in providing lawmakers with cost estimates and analyses of legislation, as well as long-term projections for the U.S. budget. This type of information could b