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FBI removes Accenture contractor after missed security patch led to breach

ID: 9ceba895-72e6-515f-9b3e-779457168f58

STIX ID: report--9ceba895-72e6-515f-9b3e-779457168f58

Feed Name: Nextgov Cybersecurity

Threat Score
80/100

Date Published: 2026-10-06

Date Updated: 2026-10-07

Author: David DiMolfetta

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The FBI removed an Accenture contractor after ShinyHunters exploited an unpatched PeopleSoft vulnerability to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of FBI employees — including intelligence roles and medical information — posing serious counterintelligence risks; the group claimed responsibility and some alleged members have been detained.

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