Florida DMV says it was hacked shortly after major driver’s license breach
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is investigating a data breach conducted by an international cybercriminal group, marking the second major hack involving Americans' driver’s license information this month.
- The breach was claimed by the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters, who initially posted stolen data samples on the dark web and later removed references to Florida, suggesting possible negotiations to prevent data leaks.
- This incident follows a separate breach at IDscan.net, a vendor that scans driver’s licenses for private companies, where hackers claimed to have stolen 160 million IDs, prompting an FBI investigation.
- Both breaches highlight growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the increasing ease with which cybercriminals, aided by AI, can access sensitive personal information of millions of Americans.
- Specific details about the extent of the FLHSMV breach remain unclear, and the agency has not confirmed if it is negotiating with the hackers or provided further information on the investigation.
