Technology

Hackers Claim FBI Breach, Data on ‘Almost All Agents’ Stolen

Published: 23 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it breached FBI systems and stole sensitive data on "almost all FBI agents" and job applicants. The group alleges it accessed an Oracle PeopleSoft HR server and obtained terabytes of personnel data, while the FBI says it is investigating unauthorized activity affecting its jobs website.

Key Takeaways

If verified, the breach could expose sensitive personal information of agents and applicants, creating significant security and counterintelligence risks. The FBI has not confirmed the hackers' claims.

Sources

CNBC, Cybernews