A significant data breach has reportedly compromised the personal information of over 153 million individuals, primarily affecting driver's license data from the United States and Canada. The stolen information, including photos, is believed to have been offered for sale on the dark web, potentially impacting anyone who has recently rented a car or purchased certain goods requiring identification.
The FBI is currently investigating the incident, which appears to have originated from a major identity verification service. The platform where the data was allegedly being sold has since been shut down. This breach raises serious concerns about identity theft and the security of sensitive personal documents stored by third-party services.
Massive Data Breach Exposes Over 150 Million Driver's Licenses Online
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