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FBI Agent Homes, Job Titles in Data Hackers Claim to Have Stolen

News.Bloomberglaw • September 24, 2026

A trove of data that hackers say they stole from the Federal Bureau of Investigation includes records revealing the addresses of employees involved in investigating foreign spies, drug cartels and running covert surveillance operations.

While the FBI hasn’t explicitly confirmed a hack, the bureau said in a statement Wednesday that it’s “actively and aggressively” investigating what it described as “the point of breach” and whether it involved a third party or the FBI’s enterprise system itself. A cybercrime gang has claimed responsibility for the incident and provided journalists with what they say is a sample of the stolen material. ...

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FBI Investigates Data Breach Affecting Employee Information The FBI is investigating a reported breach involving the FBIJobs.gov portal, where a cyber-criminal group claims to have stolen sensitive employee data, including addresses of agents involved in national security operations. The FBI has not confirmed the breach but is assessing whether it originated from a third-party provider or its own systems. The agency is working closely with third-party providers to mitigate risks. The breach potentially affects the personally identifiable information (PII) of FBI employees, raising concerns about the security of sensitive operational details. The cybercrime group has provided samples of the stolen data to journalists, indicating the seriousness of the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the FBI has emphasized its commitment to resolving the situation swiftly. 3 sources 62

FBI Agent Homes, Job Titles in Data Hackers Claim to Have Stolen

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