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Library of Congress Suffers Email Hack

November 18, 2024
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Library of Congress Suffers Email Hack

The Library of Congress recently disclosed a cyber breach involving its IT system, which led to unauthorized access to email communications between some congressional offices and library staff. The breach, spanning from January to September 2024, was uncovered after the library notified lawmakers of the incident. While the identity of the attacker remains undetermined, the breach has been reported to law enforcement for further investigation. The library assured that no sensitive systems, including those related to the U.S. Copyright Office, were compromised during the attack.

In its notification, the Library of Congress emphasized that the cyber intrusion was limited to email communications involving some congressional staff and the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Notably, the information technology networks of the House and Senate, along with individual congressional email accounts, were not affected by the breach. Despite the scope of the attack, the library has taken swift action to address the incident, working with law enforcement and other agencies to determine the extent of the damage.

The library further stated that it has implemented measures to mitigate the vulnerability exploited by the adversary. These preventive actions are designed to protect its systems from future attacks and ensure the security of sensitive communications between library staff and congressional offices. The breach has raised concerns about the security of email systems used for government-related correspondence, particularly given the nature of the data involved.

As part of its response, the Library of Congress is conducting a thorough analysis to identify which specific email communications were accessed during the breach. The library has committed to contacting the affected congressional offices and staff members to provide more detailed information about the incident. This ongoing investigation underscores the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity practices to protect the sensitive information stored and exchanged within government institutions.

Reference:
  • Library of Congress Hit With Email Hack Exposing Congressional Communications
  • Library of Congress says an adversary hacked some emails
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