IDScan Leaked Driver’s Licenses. Now It’s Offering Free ID Protection.

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   IDScan Confirms Breach of Over 150 Million Driver's Licenses

   IDScan confirmed a data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses. Hackers allegedly hoarded the documents for one year before the company closed the security gap. The FBI is currently investigating the sale of 153 million licenses on the dark web. In response to the leak, IDScan is offering free identity protection services to affected individuals.

   Why it matters

   IDScan is a major provider of identity verification services. The theft of government-issued identification increases the risk of identity theft and fraudulent account creation.

   What is confirmed

   • IDScan confirmed a data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses.
   • Hackers stole over 153 million driver's licenses.
   • The FBI is probing the sale of 153 million driver's licenses on the dark web.
   • IDScan is offering free identity protection.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Pete Hegseth's driver's license was among those stolen in the breach.
   • Hackers spent one year hoarding documents before IDScan closed the access point.

   What to watch next

   • Results of the FBI investigation into dark web sales
   • Details on the eligibility and duration of the free identity protection offer
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. www.cnet.com — Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know
   2. AL.com — Pete Hegseth’s driver’s license reportedly among those stolen during breach
   3. TechCrunch — ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver's licenses stolen
   4. CNET — Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know
   5. FEDagent — FBI Probes Sale of 153 Million Driver’s Licenses on Dark Web
   6. yahoo.com — IDScan Leaked Driver’s Licenses. Now It’s Offering Free ID Protection.
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