Massive Data Breach Exposes 153 Million Drivers Licenses on Dark Web
By Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
In a shocking revelation, an identity verification firm has reportedly compromised over 153 million scans of drivers' licenses from the U.S. and Canada, which are now being sold on the dark web. The alarming breach, detailed by KrebsOnSecurity, has prompted an investigation by the FBI to trace the origin of the leaked images.
The licenses are being marketed by a new account on the Russian cybercrime forum known as Exploit, raising significant concerns about identity theft and security. The implications of such a vast data leak could be severe for millions of individuals.
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