On September 23, 2026, the FBI confirmed an investigation into claims from a cybercriminal group about a compromise of FBIJobs.gov, the bureau’s job application portal.

What was reported

• The group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and posted a message on the portal (PBS News, 2026).
• The group claimed to hold sensitive data on FBI employees and job applicants. News outlets were unable to verify the claim (PBS News, 2026).
• The group claimed entry through an unpatched Oracle PeopleSoft flaw (The Hacker News, 2026).
• FBIJobs.gov was offline on the afternoon of September 23 (PBS News, 2026).

What the FBI said

The FBI stated the point of breach remained undetermined, whether a third party or the FBI’s own systems. The bureau reported work with third-party providers to reduce risk (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2026).

Steps for job applicants

• Watch for emails or calls about your application, and verify them through official FBI channels.
• Change any password reused from the portal on other sites.
• Consider a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.