U.S. Congressional Budget Office Hit by Cyberattack, Sensitive Data Compromised

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has said it was targeted in a suspected cyberattack, with unauthorized individuals gaining access to the organisation’s systems. The breach is reported to have exposed sensitive financial research data that lawmakers rely on for budgeting decisions and legislation. Authorities launched an immediate investigation, and the CBO is working with federal cybersecurity officials to determine the full extent of the breach and to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The agency has not disclosed specific details about the attacker’s identity or the methods used. The attack has been described as highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of critical government infrastructure to advanced cyber threats. The CBO confirmed the incident through an official agency spokeswoman, and the breach remains under review as officials assess what information was accessed.