FBI Investigates Hacking Its Computer Network: Report

According to reports, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a breach of its own computer network.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the FBI said it was “aware of the incident and is working to obtain additional information.”

“This is an isolated incident that has been contained,” a spokesman said.

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The FBI seal is displayed on the podium before a press conference at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)

“As the investigation continues, the FBI has no comment yet,” he added.

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View of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City, where the local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is located on the 23rd floor. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

The spokesman did not elaborate when asked about the nature of the incident.

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On Friday, the FBI told Fox News Digital that the “separate incident” was “contained.” (Getty images)

CNN, citing two sources briefed on the matter, said FBI officials believe the malicious cyber activity was linked to a computer system in its New York office that is being used in investigations of child sexual abuse images.

The timing and origin of the alleged incident remain unclear.