Data Breach Exposes 150 Million IDs; FBI Investigates Verification Firm

A major data breach has potentially exposed the personal information of over 150 million individuals, including driver's licenses and identification details. The breach is linked to a New Orleans-based identity verification company, IDScan, which allegedly had its systems compromised, allowing hackers to access a live feed of scanned IDs for over a year. The compromised data, which includes images of driver's licenses from both the U.S. and Canada, has reportedly appeared on the dark web.

The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident. The scale of the breach has raised significant concerns about identity theft, as the exposed information could be used for fraudulent activities. Reports suggest that individuals who recently rented cars or purchased cannabis may be among those affected, given the nature of the services IDScan provides. The company's security practices are now under intense scrutiny following this massive exposure of sensitive personal data.