FBI Investigating Apparent Data Breach of Jobs Website
The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website, FBIjobs.gov, following claims by a hacking group that they accessed sensitive data belonging to nearly all agents and job applicants.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, September 23, 2026 —
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed it is looking into an apparent security breach affecting its official jobs portal, FBIjobs.gov. The investigation was initiated following reports from a hacking group claiming to have gained unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The hacking group asserted that the breach resulted in the compromise of data belonging to a significant portion of FBI agents and individuals who have applied for jobs with the agency. The full scope and nature of the accessed data have not yet been publicly detailed by official sources.
The FBI has acknowledged the situation and is undertaking a thorough review. The contractor responsible for the website’s operation was not immediately identified, nor was the specific timeline of the alleged breach provided. Further details regarding the investigation’s progress, the specific hacking group involved, or any potential impact on individuals whose data may have been accessed are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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