FBI investigates breach of 153 million driving license records at IDscan.net

FBI investigates breach of 153 million driving license records at IDscan.net

A massive breach of 153 million driving license records has exposed sensitive personal data for US and Canadian citizens.

Bottom line: A massive breach of 153 million driving license records has exposed sensitive personal data for US and Canadian citizens.

What's happening: Compromised, a group affiliated with the notorious hacking collective, sold the stolen records on the dark web, targeting US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and investigative reporter Brian Krebs among others.

What to do: The FBI urges security leaders to immediately patch their systems against the zero-day exploit, CVE-2021-3717, and monitor their networks for potential signs of Compromised activity. Review and update incident response plans to ensure preparedness in case of similar breaches.

Source: CSO Online