Congressional Budget Office Hacked, China Suspected in Breach
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The Congressional Budget Office was hacked, with China suspected in the breach, sparking concerns about the government's cybersecurity and the impact of recent staff cuts.
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It's not a reactive decision to the situation either: Vought is a major author of the "Project 2025" plan from the Heritage Foundation, they've been just waiting to gut government cybersecurity for years.