Cybersecurity Today US Congressional Budget Office Breach, AI in Cyber Attacks & Veterans Defend Canada
Nov 10, 2025
A recent breach at the US Congressional Budget Office raises alarms about national security, highlighting vulnerabilities in government systems. The exploitation of Microsoft Teams for phishing through seemingly trusted links is a growing concern. Meanwhile, AI is increasingly being used in cyber attacks, with malware evolving to evade detection. On a positive note, Canadian veterans are being retrained for cybersecurity careers through an innovative program, bridging the gap between service and tech.
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Breach Risks Policy Visibility
- A breach at the U.S. Congressional Budget Office risks exposing internal deliberations that shape policy and budgets.
- Early visibility into those communications can give adversaries leverage over legislative outcomes.
Verify Messages From Compromised Sources
- Verify any messages claiming to be from CBO addresses before acting, across email, voice, or text.
- Treat unexpected communications as suspicious while agencies contain incidents and assess impact.
Teams Chat Creates Trusted Attack Surface
- Microsoft's 'chat with anyone' feature expands external collaboration but also creates a new trusted attack surface.
- Messages routed through Microsoft's infrastructure can bypass traditional filters and reach employees more easily.