Philadelphia, PA, September 23, 2026 — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has stated it is investigating claims made by a hacking group identified as ShinyHunters. The group alleges that they have successfully compromised the FBIJobs.gov website, a portal used for FBI recruitment and job applications.

According to the claims from ShinyHunters, the alleged breach resulted in the theft of sensitive personal data. The group stated that the compromised information belonged to thousands of individuals, including current FBI agents and prospective job applicants. Specific details regarding the exact number of individuals affected or the precise nature of the data stolen were not provided by the hacking group, nor were they detailed in the FBI’s initial statement acknowledging the investigation.

ShinyHunters reportedly stated that their alleged actions were a retaliatory measure. The group characterized their hack as a direct response to a recent advisory issued by the FBI, which identified ShinyHunters as cybercriminals. The timeline for the alleged compromise and data exfiltration was not specified by the hacking group.

The FBI has not confirmed the veracity or the full extent of the alleged breach. The agency’s statement indicated that it is actively looking into the claims. Further information regarding the investigation’s progress, the status of the FBIJobs.gov website, and potential impacts on individuals whose data may have been compromised is not yet available. The contractor responsible for the FBIJobs.gov website’s security and the specific security protocols in place were not detailed in the information provided.


Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.

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