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ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver's licenses stolen

ID verification company IDScan confirmed a data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses. CNET and SlashGear report the number exceeds 153 million. The stolen data has been put up for sale online, prompting the FBI to open an investigation. In response to the leak, IDScan is providing free identity protection services to affected individuals. The scale of the theft exposes a massive volume of government-issued identification documents to malicious actors.

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  • ✓ IDScan confirmed a data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses.
  • ✓ More than 153 million driver's licenses were stolen and listed for sale online.
  • ✓ The FBI is investigating the case.
  • ✓ IDScan is offering free identity protection.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The FBI has launched an investigation into the leak of over 153 million licenses.

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  1. IDScan Confirms Breach of More Than 150 Million Driver's Licenses

    ID verification company IDScan confirmed a data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses. CNET and SlashGear report the number exceeds 153 million. The stolen data has been put up for sale online, prompting the FBI to open an investigation. In response to the leak, IDScan is providing free identity protection services to affected individuals. The scale of the theft exposes a massive volume of government-issued identification documents to malicious actors.

    Why it matters

    IDScan operates as a major provider of identity verification services. The loss of driver's license data increases the risk of identity theft and fraudulent account creation. The FBI's involvement indicates the severity of the leak.

    What is confirmed

    • IDScan confirmed a data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses.
    • More than 153 million driver's licenses were stolen and listed for sale online.
    • The FBI is investigating the case.
    • IDScan is offering free identity protection.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Pete Hegseth's driver's license was among the stolen documents.

    What to watch next

    • FBI findings regarding the origin and perpetrator of the hack.
    • Details on the specific data fields leaked alongside the license numbers.
    • Updates on the enrollment numbers for IDScan's free protection offer.
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. AL.com — Pete Hegseth’s driver’s license reportedly among those stolen during breach
    2. TechCrunch — ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver's licenses stolen
    3. CNET — Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know
    4. yahoo.com — IDScan Leaked Driver’s Licenses. Now It’s Offering Free ID Protection.
    5. slashgear.com — 153M+ Driver's Licenses Were Leaked And Put Up For Sale Online - FBI On The Case
    confidence 90%
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