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FBI investigating possible cyber breach of its job application website: Sources

Abcnews • September 23, 2026

The FBI is investigating a possible cyber breach of its primary job application site, FBIjobs.gov, sources told ABC News.

Since 2017, the site has been the primary place for job seekers to apply for employment at the FBI for agent and other support positions.

The FBI is continuing to assess the extent of the breach and what information may have been compromised, according to sources familiar with the matter.

It is unclear how many people might be impacted.

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Earlier Tuesday, in a brief statement, the FBI said it was aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity on the site.

"The FBI is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov and is currently investigating," the statement said.

404 Media reported Tuesday that a hacking group claimed responsibility for hacking employees' data. ABC News has not verified the group's claims.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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ShinyHunters Claims Major Data Breach of FBI Systems The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for breaching FBI systems, asserting that they stole sensitive data on nearly all FBI employees and job applicants. The attack reportedly exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft, allowing remote code execution. ShinyHunters claims to have obtained between 2TB and 3TB of data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The group has demanded the FBI retract a public advisory that detailed their tactics, asserting that their actions are not financially motivated. The FBI has acknowledged the claims and is currently investigating the incident. Affected systems include the FBI's job application portal, which was taken offline following the breach. Reports indicate that the hackers shared a screenshot of a defaced FBI jobs website as proof of their claims. 100 sources 71

FBI investigating possible cyber breach of its job application website: Sources

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