FBI Cuts Accenture Contractor Over Unpatched PeopleSoft Flaw Exposing Thousands

The FBI removed an Accenture contractor on October 5, 2026, after a missed security patch led to a data breach exposing sensitive personal details of thousands of employees. According to Reuters, two sources identified Oracle’s PeopleSoft human resources platform as the affected system and Accenture as the service provider. FBI cyber chief Brett Leatherman said the bureau’s review found that a contractor failed to install a patch issued to secure a platform managed by a third party. He said the FBI had removed the contractor and taken steps to reduce further risk and protect its workforce. The FBI did not publicly name PeopleSoft or Accenture in its statement. Reuters could not establish the contractor’s identity or current...

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