Eiii! The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) dem say dem hack am oh! This be serious matter because e dey affect the communications between CBO and the offices of lawmakers. According to CNN, an email from the Senate sergeant at arms reveal say the hacking dey go on.
Although the email no mention who do am, US official dem suspect say Chinese state-backed hackers dey behind am. Dem dey warn staff make dem no click any link from CBO accounts because dem fit still dey compromised.
Wetin be CBO dey do?
CBO dey provide lawmakers with cost estimates and analysis of legislation wey dey go on for Congress. Dem dey also do long-term projections for the US budget and analyze the president’s budget. Information wey be like this dey be very important to foreign intelligence services wey dey watch US economic policy.
China Involved?
This be one of many hacks wey link to China for recent months. Dem dey target information about US policies, especially as US and China dey fight over trade. In July, CNN talk say suspected Chinese hackers hack Wiley Rein, law firm wey dey help US companies navigate the trade war with China.
CBO spokesperson, Caitlin Emma, talk say dem don identify the security incident and dem dey take action to contain am. Dem dey also add new security controls to protect the agency’s systems. She add say dem dey investigate am and work for the Congress dey continue. She say CBO dey face threats to its network just like other government agencies and private sector entities.
What this mean for Ghana?
Cyber security be important for everyone, including Ghana. This incident show say even big organizations dey face cyber attacks. We for take cyber security serious and protect ourselves from hackers.
- Make sure your passwords dey strong.
- No click anyhow link wey you see.
- Keep your software up to date.
Cyber security be everybody business!