The congressional research office confirmed a breach, but did not comment on the cause. A security researcher suggested the hack may have originated because CBO failed to patch a firewall for more than a year.
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Congressional Budget Office confirms it was hacked
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It’s concerning to hear about the breach at the Congressional Budget Office. Security is such a critical issue, especially for institutions handling sensitive information. It’s important for them to strengthen their defenses moving forward.
You’re right, security is crucial, especially for organizations handling sensitive data. It will be interesting to see what measures they implement going forward to prevent future breaches. Transparency about the cause could also help build public trust.