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

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1. 28d ago

   ShinyHunters Claims Florida DMV Breach Following IDScan.net Leak

   The extortion gang ShinyHunters claims it stole more than 200,000 driver records from the Florida DMV DAVID online platform. This development follows a separate major incident where identity verification provider IDScan.net confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed cloud systems, exposing millions of driver license records across North America. The previous breach compromised full names, license numbers, photographs, and government-issued ID numbers. Meanwhile, the FBI issued warnings to ShinyHunters members following an arrest, and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper faces accusations of passing confidential information from restricted law-enforcement databases via text and Snapchat.

   Why it matters

   The claims against the Florida DMV DAVID platform compound security concerns following the massive IDScan.net breach, where threat group Nexus listed compromised data on the dark web after maintaining partial system access for five months. Compounding agency security vulnerabilities, a state trooper is accused of misusing restricted law-enforcement databases. State officials have not yet officially confirmed the DMV database intrusion claimed by the extortion gang.

   What is confirmed

   • Identity verification provider IDScan.net confirmed an unauthorized third party accessed its cloud systems and exposed millions of driver license records across the United States and Canada.
   • The threat group Nexus listed the compromised data for sale on the dark web after maintaining partial system access for five months.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is accused of repeatedly accessing restricted law-enforcement databases and passing confidential information to other people through text messages and Snapchat.

   What to watch next

   • Official state confirmation or denial of the Florida DMV DAVID database breach by ShinyHunters.
   • Further developments regarding the FBI warnings to ShinyHunters members and the arrested Dutch man.
   • Legal proceedings concerning the Florida Highway Patrol trooper accused of sharing confidential database information.
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. www.nbcnews.com — FBI warns ShinyHunters crime group that hacked agent data after arrest
   2. dailysecurityreview.com — ShinyHunters Claims Breach of Florida DMV DAVID Database
   3. www.yahoo.com — Florida Trooper Allegedly Sent Confidential License Data and ...
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2. 30d ago

   IDScan.net Breach Exposes Millions of Driver Licenses

   Identity verification provider IDScan.net confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its cloud systems, exposing millions of driver license records across the United States and Canada. The breach leaked full names, license numbers, photographs, and government-issued ID numbers. The threat group Nexus listed the compromised data for sale on the dark web. IDScan.net reported that the intruder maintained partial system access for five months before the intrusion was uncovered, though exact figures on the total number of affected individuals remain undetermined by the company.

   Why it matters

   This incident follows a separate extortion campaign involving Florida's driver and vehicle database. Security incidents involving third-party verification vendors expose systemic vulnerabilities in customer onboarding supply chains. Organizations that rely on external partners for identity checks face severe risks when cloud security controls fail.

   What is confirmed

   • On September 10, 2026, identity verification provider IDScan.net confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its cloud systems.
   • The breach exposed driver license records containing full names, license numbers, other government-issued ID numbers, and photographs belonging to individuals across the United States and Canada.
   • IDScan.net reported that a hacker gained partial access to its systems from April to September.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Nexus listed 170 million ID scans, including 153 million driver licenses, for sale on the dark web.
   • More than 150 million driver license records were exposed in the IDScan.net security breach.

   What to watch next

   • Official determination of the exact number of individuals affected by the IDScan.net breach
   • Law enforcement actions or negotiations regarding the dark web data listing by Nexus
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. www.usatoday.com — Flock cameras: New Hampshire laws could be model for Florida
   2. startupfortune.com — IDScan.net Breach Puts 170 Million Driver's Licenses Up For ...
   3. www.novastonemedia.com — IDScan Breach: 150M+ Driver's Licenses Exposed | Novastone Media
   4. www.pcmag.com — Company Behind Leak of Driver's Licenses Says Hacker Had ...
   5. recentbreaches.com — Recent Breaches: Latest Data Breach News & Live Tracker (2026)
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3. 44d ago

   ShinyHunters Leaks Florida Driver Data After Ransom Denied

   The ShinyHunters extortion group published thousands of stolen records from Florida's driver and vehicle database online after the state refused to pay a ransom demand. This public leak follows the group's acquisition of more than 500,000 files, including scans of Social Security cards, passports, and driver licenses. The attackers previously accessed the system using stolen credentials belonging to an employee of the Plant City police. Officials face ongoing threats from the group to release an additional 200,000 driver records unless law enforcement opens negotiations.

   Why it matters

   The incident exposes severe vulnerabilities in state motor vehicle systems through compromised law enforcement credentials. The use of stolen police logins highlights the interconnected risks between municipal agencies and state databases. The refusal to pay the extortion demand has triggered immediate public exposure of sensitive citizen identification documents.

   What is confirmed

   • The ShinyHunters extortion group published stolen records from Florida's driver and vehicle database online.
   • The files were leaked after the Florida state agency declined to pay the ransom demand.

   What to watch next

   • Potential release of the additional 200,000 driver records from the DAVID database.
   • Any shift in law enforcement negotiations or official response from Florida state agencies.
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. techcrunch.com — Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database
   2. www.sofx.com — Hackers Dump Florida Driver Records Stolen Through a Police Login
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4. 45d ago

   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
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5. 47d ago

   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
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