Library of Congress email system hacked earlier this year by ‘foreign adversary’

The Library of Congress email system was targeted in a significant hack earlier this year by a foreign adversary, as confirmed by Fox News. The extent of the breach is still unclear, and it remains uncertain if accounts of individuals working directly for the House and Senate were compromised.

The U.S. Capitol Police have escalated the matter by referring it to the FBI for investigation into the full scope of the hack. This breach raises concerns about the security of sensitive information within the Library of Congress and the potential implications for national security.

The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by cyber attacks from foreign actors, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect critical government infrastructure. As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial for authorities to identify the perpetrators and prevent future breaches of this nature.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available. For the latest updates on this incident, please continue to check back here on Fox News.

Stepheny Price, a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, is covering this story. If you have any tips or ideas related to this incident, please reach out to stepheny.price@fox.com.