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Florida DMV says it was hacked shortly after major driver’s license breach

The ShinyHunters extortion group leaked more than 500,000 files following a breach of the Florida DMV. These leaked documents include scans of Social Security cards, passports, and driver's licenses. The group is simultaneously threatening to release an additional 200,000 driver records from the state's DAVID database if law enforcement does not enter negotiations. This follows previous reports that the group accessed the system using stolen credentials from a Plant City police employee.

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  • ✓ The ShinyHunters extortion gang breached the Florida DMV's DAVID database.
  • ✓ The leak includes scans of passports, driver's licenses, and Social Security cards.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 18 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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ShinyHunters leaked over 500,000 files including Social Security cards and passports.

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  1. Ransomware Gang Leaks 500,000 Florida DMV Files

    The ShinyHunters extortion group leaked more than 500,000 files following a breach of the Florida DMV. These leaked documents include scans of Social Security cards, passports, and driver's licenses. The group is simultaneously threatening to release an additional 200,000 driver records from the state's DAVID database if law enforcement does not enter negotiations. This follows previous reports that the group accessed the system using stolen credentials from a Plant City police employee.

    Why it matters

    The DAVID database contains restricted driver information used by law enforcement and state officials. This breach exposes high-value identity documents that facilitate long-term fraud. The leak began with the targeted release of a file belonging to Jeffrey Epstein.

    What is confirmed

    • The ShinyHunters extortion gang breached the Florida DMV's DAVID database.
    • The leak includes scans of passports, driver's licenses, and Social Security cards.

    Still unconfirmed

    • ShinyHunters is threatening to leak over 200,000 stolen Florida driver records unless law enforcement negotiates.
    • More than 500,000 files have been leaked.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation from Florida state officials regarding the total number of leaked files
    • Evidence of law enforcement negotiations with ShinyHunters
    • State security updates for the DAVID database
    Sources used for this update (2)
    1. san.com — Ransomware gang leaks more than half a million files after Florida DMV hack
    2. www.fox35orlando.com — FLDMV data breach exposes 200,000 driver records
    confidence 80%

  2. Florida DMV confirms database breach via stolen police credentials

    Florida officials confirmed that hackers breached the DMV's restricted DAVID database using stolen login credentials from a Plant City police employee. The breach was carried out by an international criminal group, with the hacker collective ShinyHunters claiming responsibility for stealing thousands of driver's licenses. ShinyHunters has already leaked one specific DMV file belonging to Jeffrey Epstein and has set a deadline for further disclosures. State officials have not yet provided assurances regarding the security of other sensitive driver data.

    Why it matters

    The DAVID database contains restricted personal information for millions of Florida residents. This breach follows a separate major driver's license leak earlier this month. The use of law enforcement credentials to access state records highlights a vulnerability in the agency's access controls.

    What is confirmed

    • Hackers accessed the Florida DMV's restricted DAVID database using stolen login credentials from a Plant City police employee.
    • The breach was executed by an international criminal organization.
    • The hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen thousands of Florida driver's licenses.
    • ShinyHunters leaked a DMV file belonging to Jeffrey Epstein.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A deadline for the disclosure of more sensitive DMV data by ShinyHunters is only hours away.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of the total number of driver licenses stolen
    • State official assurances regarding the remaining sensitive data
    • Details on the specific device vulnerability used to steal the officer's credentials
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. NBC News — Florida DMV says it was hacked shortly after major driver’s license breach
    2. Tampa Bay 28 — Plant City police employee credentials led to Florida DMV data breach: FLHSMV
    3. CISO Series — Cybersecurity News: Florida DMV breach, zero-click WeChat worm, AI whistleblowers
    4. BleepingComputer — Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account
    5. floridapolitics.com — ShinyHunters hack deadline is just hours away, yet state officials have yet to offer assurances on sensitive DMV data
    6. shattered.io — Florida DMV Breach: Officer's Device Root Cause [2026]
    7. ABC7 WWSB — Thousands of Florida driver licenses stolen, hackers say
    8. BleepingComputer — ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida "DAVID" DMV database
    9. shattered.io — Florida DMV Breach Confirmed: 7 Days to Disclosure [2026]
    10. Startup Fortune — ShinyHunters Leaked Epstein's DMV File After Breaching Florida's Database
    11. WPBF — Florida investigates data breach tied to cybercriminal organization
    12. NewsRadio WFLA — Florida Driver License Agency Admits Hacker Attack
    confidence 90%
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